If y = 2x³ + 5x² - 3x + 1, find dy/dx at x = 1
Question 1
Q1. If y = 2x³ + 5x² - 3x + 1, find dy/dx at x = 1
Answer: 13
Explanation: Using power rule for differentiation, dy/dx = 6x² + 10x - 3. At x = 1, dy/dx = 6 + 10 - 3 = 13.