How do you find the derivative of (x^3+1)^2?
1 Answer
Jan 23, 2016
Explanation:
Use the chain rule, which states that
d/dx[(x^3+1)^2]=d/dx[x^3+1]*2(x^3+1)
d/dx[(x^3+1)^2]=3x^2*2(x^3+1)
d/dx[(x^3+1)^2]=6x^2(x^3+1)