Evaluate the Derivative at @POINT y=x^3-2x , (2,4)
Problem
Solution
Identify the function to be differentiated, which is
y=x3−2*x Apply the power rule to each term of the expression. The power rule states
d(xn)/d(x)=n*x(n−1) Calculate the derivative of the first term:
d(x3)/d(x)=3*x2 Calculate the derivative of the second term:
(d(2)*x)/d(x)=2 Combine the results to find the general derivative expression:
d(y)/d(x)=3*x2−2 Substitute the
x coordinate from the given point(2,4) into the derivative expression.Evaluate the numerical result:
3*(2)2−2=3*(4)−2=12−2=10
Final Answer
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