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Find the slope of the curve f(x) = 2x^2.

2x
x
4x

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Answer:

4x

Explanation:

2
x^(2)

The derivative of a
x^(n) is na
x^(n-1)

2 × 2
x^(2-1)

Multiply 2 times 2.

4
x^(2-1)

Subtract 1 from 2.

4
x^(1)

For any term t,
t^(1) = t

4
x

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