Compute the indicated derivative.

Question

q(p)= 7.5/ p +3.3 q' (5)

q' (5)=___?

Answer 1

q(p) = 7.5/ p +3.3

Rewrite q(p) as a negative exponent

q(p) = 7.5p^-1 +3.3

Take the derivative

q'(p) = -7.5p^-2

Plug in the value

q'(5) = -7.5(5)^-2

q'(5) = -0.3