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If y = x2 - \(\frac{1}{x}\), find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)

If y = x2 - \(\frac{1}{x}\), find \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\)
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  • A 2x - \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)
  • B 2x + x2
  • C 2x - x2
  • D 2x + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
y = x2 - \(\frac{1}{x}\)
y = x2 - x-1
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\) = 2x + x-2
\(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\) = 2x + \(\frac{1}{x^2}\)

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