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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

Differentiate \( y = (x-a)(x-b) \).
Options
A \( 2x - (a+b) \)
Correct Answer
B \( x^2 - (a+b)x + ab \)
C \( 2x \)
D 1
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Expand to ( x^2 - (a+b)x + ab ). Derivative is ( 2x - (a+b) ).

Hint

Expand the product then apply the power rule.

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