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Basic Mathematics & Vectors: Calculus Basics MCQ

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Calculus BasicsEasyQuestion 5107

Question

The derivative of xⁿ with respect to x is:
  1. A
    nxⁿ
  2. B
    xⁿ⁻¹
  3. C
    nxⁿ⁻¹
    Correct
  4. D
    (n−1)xⁿ

Correct answer

nxⁿ⁻¹

Explanation

By the power rule: d(xⁿ)/dx = nxⁿ⁻¹. For example, d(x³)/dx = 3x².

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