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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the derivative of f(x) = 6x + 2 at x = 1.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

plug it in what is the derivative of a constant?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think it is x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the derivative of 6x? and 2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I dont understand your question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know what a derivative is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is an equation that yields the slope at any point along the ecurve

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what is the derivative of 6x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

six!?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

YES

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so how do i solve the equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you graph 6x + 2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay what is the derivative at x = 1?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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