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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

Find \( d/dw(w^2 - w^{-3/2}) \).
Options
A \( 2w + 3/2 w^{-5/2} \)
Correct Answer
B \( 2w - 3/2 w^{-5/2} \)
C \( 2w + 3/2 w^{-1/2} \)
D 0
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

( 2w - (-3/2)w^{-5/2} = 2w + 3/2 w^{-5/2} ).

Hint

Observe the double negative during differentiation.

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