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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

Differentiate \( y = 2x - 8/x^2 \).
Options
A \( 2 + 16/x^3 \)
Correct Answer
B \( 2 - 16/x^3 \)
C 2
D \( 16/x^3 \)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

( y = 2x - 8x^{-2} \implies y' = 2 + 16x^{-3} ).

Hint

Write the reciprocal term as a negative power.

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