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What is the derivative of x^n for a positive integer n?
An x^n
Bx^(n-1)
C(n+1) x^n
Dn x^(n-1)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. n x^(n-1)
The power rule lowers the exponent by one and multiplies by n.
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