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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

Evaluate the fourth derivative of \( x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 \).
Options
A 0
Correct Answer
B 6
C 6x
D 24
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Any polynomial of degree ( n ) has an ( (n+1) )-th derivative of zero.

Hint

Check the degree of the polynomial against the order of the derivative.

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