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Find the derivative of (3x^{2} + frac{1}{x^{2}})

Find the derivative of (3x^{2} + frac{1}{x^{2}})

  • A.
    (6x + 2x^{2})
  • B.
    (6x + frac{1}{2x})
  • C.
    (6x – frac{2}{x^{3}})
  • D.
    (6x – frac{1}{2x})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

(y = 3x^{2} + frac{1}{x^{2}} equiv y = 3x^{2} + x^{-2})

(frac{mathrm d y}{mathrm d x} = 6x – 2x^{-3})

= (6x – frac{2}{x^{3}})