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If y = (5 - x)\(^{-3}\), and \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)

If y = (5 - x)\(^{-3}\), and \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)
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  • A \(\frac{-15}{(5 - x)^4}\)
  • B \(\frac{-3}{(5 - x)^4}\)
  • C \(\frac{3}{(5 - x)^4}\)
  • D \(\frac{15}{(5 - x)^4}\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
y = (5 - x)\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = -3(5 - x)\(^{-4}\)
= \(\frac{-3}{(5 - x)^4}\)

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