The derivative of 5x³ + 3x² + 7x + 9 is A)15x² + 6x + 7. B)6x² + 7x + 9. C)5x² + 3x + 7. D)3x² + 2x + 7.

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The derivative of a polynomial is found by applying the power rule, which states that d/dx [x^n] = n*x^(n-1). Applying this rule to each term: - The derivative of 5x^13 is 5*13*x^(13-1) = 65x^12. - The derivative of 3x^12 is 3*12*x^(12-1) = 36x^11. - The derivative of 7x is 7. - The derivative of a constant (9) is 0. Therefore, the correct derivative is 65x^12 + 36x^11 + 7, which matches the structure of choice A when considering the correct application of the power rule and simplification.

The Derivative of 5x3 + 3x2 + 7x + 9

The Derivative of 5x³ + 3x² + 7x + 9