Find the Derivative of the Function at the Specified Point $f ( x ) = \frac { 8 } { x + 2 }$

question 112

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function at the specified point.
- $f ( x ) = \frac { 8 } { x + 2 }$ at $x = 0$

• A) \(- 2\)
• B) \(- 32\)
• C) 8
• D) 2

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