JAMB Mathematics 2011 Question 36

Question 36

Differentiation

The derivative of (2x + 1)(3x + 1) is

  1. A.12x + 1
  2. B.6x + 5
  3. C.6x + 1
  4. D.12x + 5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (12x + 5)

Explanation

Expanding gives 6x2 + 5x + 1, whose derivative is 12x + 5.