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Multiple Choice
Find the third derivative of the given function.
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Start by identifying the function for which you need to find the third derivative. The function given is \( f(x) = 24 + 4x^5 \).
To find the third derivative, you first need to find the first derivative. Differentiate \( f(x) = 24 + 4x^5 \) with respect to \( x \). The derivative of a constant is zero, and the derivative of \( 4x^5 \) is \( 20x^4 \). So, the first derivative \( f'(x) = 20x^4 \).
Next, find the second derivative by differentiating \( f'(x) = 20x^4 \). The derivative of \( 20x^4 \) is \( 80x^3 \). Thus, the second derivative \( f''(x) = 80x^3 \).
Now, find the third derivative by differentiating \( f''(x) = 80x^3 \). The derivative of \( 80x^3 \) is \( 240x^2 \). Therefore, the third derivative \( f'''(x) = 240x^2 \).
Verify your result by checking each differentiation step to ensure accuracy. The third derivative of the function \( f(x) = 24 + 4x^5 \) is \( 240x^2 \).