Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Use the chain rule: let , so . Step 2. and . Step 3. Multiply: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** forgets the inner derivative 3; forgets the factor 5; fails to lower the power.

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