Find the Derivative of the Function at the Given Value $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ; x = - 2$$

question 90

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function at the given value of x.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ; x = - 2$$

• A) -2
• B) 4
• C) 16
• D) 12

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