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MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

Let f(x)=(x2+1)(3x3−7x+2)f(x) = (x^{2} + 1)(3x^{3} - 7x + 2). Work through the tasks below. (a) Part 1: (a) Find f′(x)f'(x) in its simplest polynomial form. (b) Part 2: (b) Calculate the numerical value of f′(−1)f'(-1). (c) Part 3: (c) Show that f′(x)f'(x) is a polynomial of degree 4 and state its leading term.

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