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Find the forth derivative of ) (x f =
3
8
x
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-n
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f(x) =
3
8
x
= -8x
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Another example of higher order derivatives
Another example:
2005 Michael Aryee(aryeemic@shu.edu) Higher Order Derivatives Page 3
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