If , what is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Differentiate using the product rule: .
  2. Step 2: Differentiate again to find : .
  3. Step 3: Substitute : .
Answer
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Why not the others: Other values evaluate the first derivative rather than the second derivative, or make product rule sign errors when differentiating .

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