If you're just starting calculus, perhaps you're asking about using the definition of the derivative to differentiate 
.
We have
Expand the numerator using the binomial theorem, then simplify and compute the limit.
In general, the derivative of a power function 
is 
. (This is the aptly-named "power rule" for differentiation.)
Answer:
7/8
Step-by-step explanation:
B will be your best answer
The amount of points increase ~20 points each hour
just look at the point placements, and the amount each point is worth
also note that the bottom is by half hours, not hours
hope this helps
