Q. The derivative of $f(x) = 3|2 + x|$ at the point $x_{0} = - 3$, is

A) 3
B) $- 3$
C) 0
D) Does not exist
Explanation

(b)
Given, $f(x) = 3|2 + x|$
$f(x) = \left\{ \begin{matrix}
3(2 + x), & x \geq - 2 \\
- 3(2 + x), & x \leq - 2
\end{matrix} \right.\$
On differentiating w. r. t, $x$, we get
$f^{'}(x) = \left\{ \begin{matrix}
3, & x \geq 2 \\
- 3, & x \leq - 2
\end{matrix} \right.\$
at $x = - 3,f^{'}(3) = - 3$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.