JAMB Mathematics 2004 Question 35

Question 35

Differentiation

Find the derivative of (2 + 3x)(1 − x) with respect to x.

  1. A.6x − 1
  2. B.1 − 6x
  3. C.6
  4. D.−3
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Answer: B (1 − 6x)

Explanation

Expanding gives 2 + x − 3x2, whose derivative is 1 − 6x.