Find the Derivative at the Given X-Value with the Appropriate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative at the given x-value with the appropriate rule. ​ ​

• A) -9
• B) -32
• C) 0
• D) -4.5
• E) 9

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Definitions:

Average Variable Costs

an economic measure representing variable costs (expenses that change with production levels) averaged over a quantity of output.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost to produce one additional unit of a good changes as the production volume is increased.

Average Variable Cost Curve

A graph that displays how the variable cost per unit changes with changes in output level.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies as the production level increases.