Find the Derivative of the Function $f(x)=0.2 x^{-1.6}$ A) $-0.32 x^{0.6}$ B) $-\frac{0.32}{x^{0.6}}$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function. $f(x) =0.2 x^{-1.6}$

• A) \(-0.32 x^{0.6}\)
• B) \(-\frac{0.32}{x^{0.6}}\)
• C) \(-\frac{0.32}{x^{2.6}}\)
• D) \(-0.32 x^{26}\)

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