If , what is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Apply the quotient rule: .
  2. Step 2: Here () and ().
  3. Step 3: Substitute: .
  4. Step 4: Evaluate at : .
Answer
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Why not the others: '5/16' subtracts instead of ; '1/4' simplifies incorrectly as ; '1/16' writes .

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