You can factor any constant factor out of a derivative. Differentiation

You can factor any constant factor out of a derivative.
Differentiation distributes over addition.
(
)(
or
)
The slope equals 2 at the points (
) and (
)
You can check this by tracing to either point and then using 2nd Calc 6.
You can also check it by confirming that
(
)
and
( )
.