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Differentiate f(x) = x³ − 4x + 7.
- Apply the power rule to x³: its derivative is 3x².
- The derivative of −4x is −4. The constant 7 has derivative 0.
- Combine the terms: f′(x) = 3x² − 4. At x = 2, the slope is 3(4) − 4 = 8.
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Why does a constant disappear when differentiating?
A constant does not change as x changes, so its rate of change is zero. A vertical shift does not affect the slope of the graph.
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