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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

Find the fourth derivative of \( h(t) = 3t^7 - 6t^4 + 8t^3 - 12t + 18 \).
Options
A \( 2520t^3 - 144 \)
Correct Answer
B \( 21t^6 - 24t^3 + 24t^2 \)
C \( 126t^5 - 72t^2 + 48t \)
D \( 630t^4 - 144t + 48 \)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

( h' = 21t^6 - 24t^3 + 24t^2 - 12 ); ( h'' = 126t^5 - 72t^2 + 48t ); ( h''' = 630t^4 - 144t + 48 ); ( h^{(4)} = 2520t^3 - 144 ).

Hint

Successively apply the power rule four times.

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