OCR MEI C2 — Question 8 2 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC2 (Core Mathematics 2)
Marks2
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TopicChain Rule
TypeBasic power rule differentiation
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward application of the power rule for differentiation with a single term plus a constant. It requires only basic recall of differentiation rules with no problem-solving or multi-step reasoning, making it easier than average but not trivial since it involves a fractional power.
Spec1.07i Differentiate x^n: for rational n and sums

Differentiate \(6x^{\frac{5}{2}} + 4\). [2]

Question 8:
AnswerMarks
85 3
×6x2
AnswerMarks Guidance
21+1 - 1 if extra ter
Question 8:
8 | 5 3
×6x2
2 | 1+1 | - 1 if extra ter | 2
Differentiate $6x^{\frac{5}{2}} + 4$. [2]

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