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Find the derivative of f(x)= -12x^2+9x

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Answer:

- 24x + 9

Explanation:

Differentiate each term using the power rule


(d)/(dx) ( a
x^(n) ) = na
x^(n-1)

Given

f(x) = - 12x² + 9x, then

f'(x) = (2 × - 12)x + (9 × 1)
x^(0)= - 24x + 9

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