MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2005 - Question 36

Mathematics 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 36: If y = (1 - 2x)^3, find the value of dy/dx at x = -1

If y = (1 - 2x)^3, find the value of dy/dx at x = -1
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B:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

To find the value of y when x = -1 in the equation y = (1-2x)³, we substitute x = -1 into the equation and evaluate:y = (1 - 2(-1))³  = (1 + 2)³  = 3³  = 27Therefore, when x = -1, the value of y is 27.