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Find the derivative of the function.
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f(x) = 4x + 20x4
f'(x)=

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Answer:

f'(x) = 4 + 80x³

General Formulas and Concepts:

Calculus

The definition of a derivative is the slope of the tangent line.

We can take the derivative/distribute it over addition and subtraction.

Basic Power Rule:

  • f(x) = cxⁿ
  • f’(x) = c·nxⁿ⁻¹

Explanation:

Step 1: Define function

f(x) = 4x + 20x⁴

Step 2: Find 1st derivative

  1. Basic Power Rule (1st term): f'(x) = 4 · 1x¹⁻¹ + 20x⁴
  2. Basic Power Rule (2nd term): f'(x) = 4 · 1x¹⁻¹ + 20 · 4x⁴⁻¹
  3. Simplify: f'(x) = 4 + 80x³
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