If , what is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. -4

  1. Step 1: Differentiate using the power rule : .
  2. Step 2: Substitute into the derivative expression: .
  3. Step 3: Perform the arithmetic evaluation: .
Answer
-4.
Why not the others: 5, 0 and -8 do not fit.

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