For some constants a and b, find the derivative of
(x − a) (x − b)
Let f(x) = (x – a)(x – b)
⇒ f(x) = x2 – (a + b)x + ab
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f’(x) = 2x – (a + b) + 0
= 2x – a – b
∴ f’(x) = 2x – a – b
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