How to Perform Classical Mechanic Transformations?

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Hello everyone, I have a little problem with some transformation.
I wonder how i can get that result. Can somebody explain it step by step?
The " ' " means derivative. Thank you for your time ;)
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Try starting with a really simple case, like if you have just ## x_1 = f_1(q_1,q_2)## and ## x_2 =f_2(q_1,q_2)##. You can work out each term in the resulting Lagrangian in this case and that may help you see how it works in general.
 
As Geofleur said start with the simplest but non trivial case, then step it up a little bit, you'll see the pattern right away and convince yourself of the general formula.
 
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