Find the Derivative of the Function at the Given Value $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 20 ; x = 3$$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function at the given value of x.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 20 ; x = 3$$

• A) 27
• B) 81
• C) -7
• D) 9

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