If f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 2, find f'(x) and f''(x)

f'(x) is the first derivative of f(x) therefore f'(x) = 2x - 3

To find f''(x) simply take the derivative of f'(x), therefore f''(x) = 2

PO
Answered by Peter O. Maths tutor

4560 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Integrate exp(2x)cos(8x) by parts


An object of mass 2kg is placed on a smooth plane which is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees from the ground. Calculate the acceleration of the object.


f(x) = x^x, find f'(3).


What is the second derivative used for?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning