Find the Derivative of the Function Using the Definition of Derivative

question 3

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function using the definition of derivative.
- $$f ( x ) = \sqrt { x + 4 }$$

• A) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { \sqrt { x + 4 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { 2 \sqrt { x + 4 } }\)
• C) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = - \frac { 1 } { 2 \sqrt { x + 4 } }\)
• D) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { \sqrt { x + 4 } } { x + 4 }\)

Apply time value of money concepts to calculate the present and future values of annuities.

Evaluate the interest component of financial decisions involving investments or loans.

Distinguish between ordinary annuities and annuities due.

Understand the impact of compounding frequency on investment growth and loan costs.

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