Question
Mathematics Question on limits and derivatives
If h(x)=2−x22+x2, h′(1)=
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Answer
8
Explanation
Solution
We have h(x)=2−x22+x2 ∴h′(x)=(2−x2)2(2−x2)(2x)−(2+x2)(−2x) =(2−x2)22x(2−x2+2+x2) =(2−x2)28x ∴h′(1)=18=8.
If h(x)=2−x22+x2, h′(1)=
2
4
6
8
8
We have h(x)=2−x22+x2 ∴h′(x)=(2−x2)2(2−x2)(2x)−(2+x2)(−2x) =(2−x2)22x(2−x2+2+x2) =(2−x2)28x ∴h′(1)=18=8.