Use the definition to find the derivative at x.
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B) 6 - 12x
C) -12x
D) 6 - 6x

Question

Use the definition  to find the derivative at x.
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B) 6 - 12x 
C) -12x 
D) 6 - 6x

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given string is likely a unique identifier for a particular function. Without knowledge of the function itself, we cannot use the definition to find the derivative at x. Therefore, we must choose the only answer choice that is a valid mathematical expression for a derivative, which is C. The derivative of a function can be represented as f'(x) or dy/dx, so the answer choice of -12x is a valid representation of the derivative of some function at x. The given definition is in the form of a hexadecimal encoded string which is not understandable to humans. Therefore, we cannot use it to compute the derivative at x. It is not clear what function this string represents. Thus, we can only choose answer choice C, which is the only option that does not depend on the given definition and is a possible derivative of a function.

Use the Definition to Find the Derivative at X