What is the derivative of f(x) = 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 5x - 1 with respect to x?
12x^2 - 4x + 5
12x^2 - 4x - 5
12x^2 - 2x + 5
12x^2 - 2x - 5
Correct Answer :
A. 12x^2 - 4x + 5
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