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Monsu
Sep26-04, 12:39 AM
hi, pls smne tell me how i can deal with this problem:

f(x) = {1+[x+(x^2 + x^3)^4]^5}^6 differentiate using differentiation rules

thanks a lot!! :redface:

vsage
Sep26-04, 12:54 AM
Here's something to get the ball rolling.
Let g(x) = 1+(x+(x^2 + x^3)^4)^5

substituting we get f(x) = g(x)^6
so f'(x) = 6*g(x)^5*g'(x)

I think you can probably extend this idea.