alleryA student differentiates f(x) = x^5 using the power rule. The derivative is:
A5x^4
B4x^5
Cx^4
D5x^6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 5x^4
1. Bring the exponent down in front.
2. Then drop the exponent by one.
3. The derivative is 5x^4.
_Source: OpenStax Calculus Volume 1, Chapter 3, Derivatives._
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