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For the function y=f(x), find f’(a)

For the function y=f(x), find f’(a)-example-1
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

f(x) = x²+3x+1

f(a) = a²+3a+1

f'(a) = 2a+3

putting a = -2

2×(-2)+3

= -4+3

= -1

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