If , find when .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Chain rule: .
- Step 2: At : .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you forget to multiply by the inner derivative . is what you get if you raise the power instead of lowering it. is what you get if you differentiate and then drop the constant inside the bracket.
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