Use the Chain Rule to differentiate the function. You may need to apply the rule more than once.f(x) = (-x8 - 2x - )3

A. f'(x) = -3(x8 - 2x - )2)(8x7 - 2 - )
B. f'(x) = -3(x8 - 2x - )2)
C. f'(x) = 3(-x8 - 2x - )2)
D. f'(x) = 3(-x8 - 2x - )2)


Answer: C

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