In the binomial expansion of

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

Problem

(x+h)^{5}

, which specific term determines the derivative of

x^{5}

after dividing by

h

and letting

h \to 0

? (a)

10x^{3}h^{2}

(b)

x^{5}

(c)

5x^{4}h

(d)

5x^{4}

Related theory

Binomial Theorem
Derivative Foundations
Differentiation from first principles

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