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vizman

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hey can u guys check this out.

differentiate with respect to x.

y = 2 / (2x + 3)^4

i got -16/ (2x+3)^5

i don't think it right. regards.
 

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= d/dx 2(2x+3)^-4

= 2 x -4 x 2 (2x+3)^-5

= -16(2x+3)^-5

=-16/(2x+3)^5

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vizman said:
hey can u guys check this out.

differentiate with respect to x.

y = 2 / (2x + 3)^4

i got -16/ (2x+3)^5

i don't think it right. regards.
Or you could do it the longer way :) using quotient rule

y' = 0 - [4(2x+3)3*2*2] / (2x+3)8
= -16 / (2x+3)5

Your a very dedicated person :)
 

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