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X to the second power - 5x + 6

User Daniu
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10 votes

Answer:

−5

Explanation:

−5x+6

The derivative of a polynomial is the sum of the derivatives of its terms. The derivative of a constant term is 0. The derivative of ax

n

is nax

n−1

.

−5x

1−1

Subtract 1 from 1.

−5x

0

For any term t except 0, t

0

=1.

−5

Evaluate

6−5x

User Troels Thomsen
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