Calculate second order derivative

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The discussion revolves around calculating the second order derivative of the function f(x) = g(e^(2x)), where g is a differentiable function. The initial calculations provided for the first and second derivatives are critiqued for inaccuracies, particularly in the handling of the exponential factor. It is noted that the correct first derivative should include the factor of 2e^(2x) consistently. The second derivative is also corrected, emphasizing the need to properly apply the product rule and chain rule during differentiation. Accurate calculations are crucial for deriving the correct expressions for f' and f''.
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Calculate f" for f(x)=g(e^(2x)), where g is a function defined for all real numbers & g admits second order derivative.

please check if I did it right.
f = g(e2x)
f' = 2e2x g'
f'' = 4e2xg' + 2e2xg''

I have expanded out

4e2xg'(u) + 2e2xg''(u)
 
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Fix your equations. g is ending up in the exponent.
 
4e2xg'(u) + 2e2xg''(u)
 
4e2xg'(u) + 4e4xg''(u)

when taking the derivative of the derivative you forget the factor 2e2x
 

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