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  • 03-09-2016
  • Mathematics
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find the derivative of f(x) = 6/x at x = -2. select one: a. 6 b. 3/2 c. -3/2 d. -6

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  • 03-09-2016
F(X) = 6/X

F(X) = 6 • 1/X

F(X) = 6 • x^-1

F(X) = 6x^-1

F'(X) = 6 • d(x^-1)/dx

F'(X) = 6 • -1x^-1-1

F'(X) = 6 • -1x^-2

F'(X) = -6x^-2

F'(X) = -6/x^2
F'(-2) = -6/(-2)^2
F'(-2) = -6/4
F'(-2) = -3/2

The solution would be C. -3/2.
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