If f(x)=(3 x+8)(2 x-5), find f^'(x) and f^''(x).

Name: Problem 68, Chapter 3: Calculus Single Variable
Uploaded: 2020-04-11T04:06:08-08:00
Duration: 1 min 40 s
Channel: Will Erickson
Description: If f(x)=(3 x+8)(2 x-5), find f^'(x) and f^''(x).

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Power Rule

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