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Differentiation of polynomials and more

Watch this video to understand how to differentiate polynomials and more.

Watch this video for an explanation of how to differentiate polynomials and more…

Extension question

Once you’ve watched the video, try the question which is presented at the end. Share your answers in the comments below.

4(c) Can you find the tangent to the curve
(y=3ln(x) + 2x^{3}) when (x=1)?

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