A student works to find for using the limit definition of the derivative

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

Problem

A student works to find f′(x)f'(x) for f(x)=x3f(x)=x^{3} using the limit definition of the derivative. Which value should the student record for f′(x)f'(x) after evaluating the limit? (a) 3x33x^{3} (b) 3x23x^{2} (c) x2x^{2} (d) 3x3x

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