Find the first derivative of the polynomial function: .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Differentiate term by term using the power rule . Step 2. Compute: , , , and . Step 3. Sum derivatives: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** Omitting the constant derivative 7 is incorrect.
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