CLEP Calculus : Differential Functions

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Example Question #864 : How To Find Differential Functions

Find the derivative at .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, find the derivative using the power rule. 

The power rule states,

.

Applying the power rule to each term in the function results in the following.

Thus, the derivative is 

Now, substitute 3 for x.

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