Find f'(-2) if f(x) = x^4/5 - 5x. f'(-2) = (Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction.)
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Step 1:** Find the derivative of the function f(x): \[ f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{x^4}{5} - 5x \right) \] \[ f'(x) = \frac{4x^3}{5} - 5 \] ** Show more…
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