Answer:
D. 3x²
General Formulas and Concepts:
Algebra II
- If you raise e to the natural log, they cancel out and vice versa
Calculus
Basic Power Rule:
- f(x) = cxⁿ
- f’(x) = c·nxⁿ⁻¹
Explanation:
Step 1: Define

Step 2: Rewrite

Step 3: Take Derivative
- Basic Power Rule: f'(x) = 3x³⁻¹
- Simplify: f'(x) = 3x²