June 2023 Paper 1 Q2

2 Given that \(y = 2x^3\) find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\)

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

• \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 5x^2\)
• \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 6x^2\)
• \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \frac{x^4}{2}\)
• \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 6x^3\)