SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve the following? I dont think there is a section, but I need help. Thanks!! Find the derivative. y = 12x^-2 + 4x^3 - 1x

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Question 442219: Can someone help me solve the following? I dont think there is a section, but I need help. Thanks!!
Find the derivative.
y = 12x^-2 + 4x^3 - 1x

Answer by ilana(307)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the derivative, y', multiply each exponent by the coefficient of that term, and then reduce the exponent by 1.
y' = -24x^-3 + 12x^2 - 1

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