Determine the second derivative of $f(x)=4x^3-\frac{1}{5}x^2-3x+10$.

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Differentiation VI: Higher Order Derivatives
Problem: 

Determine the second derivative of $f(x)=4x^3-\frac{1}{5}x^2-3x+10$.

Answer: 

$f\,''(x)=24x-\frac{2}{5}$

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