Questions: Question 7
True or False
The derivative of
f(x)=5
is
f'(x)=0
True
False
Transcript text: Question 7
True or False
The derivative of
\[
f(x)=5
\]
is
\[
f^{\prime}(x)=0
\]
True
False
Solution
Solution Steps
To determine if the derivative of the constant function \( f(x) = 5 \) is \( f'(x) = 0 \), we need to recall that the derivative of any constant function is always zero.
Step 1: Identify the Function
We are given the function \( f(x) = 5 \), which is a constant function.
Step 2: Calculate the Derivative
The derivative of a constant function is always zero. Therefore, we calculate:
\[
f'(x) = 0
\]
Step 3: Verify the Result
From our calculation, we find that \( f' = 0 \). Thus, we confirm that:
\[
f'(x) = 0 \quad \text{is true.}
\]
Final Answer
The statement that the derivative of \( f(x) = 5 \) is \( f'(x) = 0 \) is \(\boxed{\text{True}}\).