Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Reverse the chain rule: increase the power to 4 and divide by 4.
  2. Step 2: Also divide by the inner derivative 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : the inner derivative 2 was not included. : the expression was differentiated. : the power was not raised properly.

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