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MTH 102 Practice Questions MTH 102 Objective Question

Question

Find the gradient of (3x+2)/(5x-3) at x=0
Options
A 10/9
B 1/2
C -19/9
Correct Answer
D 19/9
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

By the quotient rule: [(5x-3)(3)-(3x+2)(5)]/(5x-3)². At x=0: [(-3)(3)-(2)(5)]/9 = (-9-10)/9 = -19/9.

Hint

Apply the quotient rule and evaluate all pieces at x=0.

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