Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Chain rule: differentiate the outside, then multiply by the derivative of the inside. Step 2. . **Answer: . Why not the others:** the factor 2 from the inner function is needed and the bracket must stay in the answer.

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