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.)
12(x-3) + 18 = 4(2x-3)
12x-36+18 = 8x-12
12x -18 = 8x-12
12x-8x = -12 + 18
4x = 6
x = 6/4 or 3/2
one solution A
Answer:
2
Step-by-step explanation: