Derivative Problem: Deriving the n-th Derivative of f(x)

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Homework Statement


Let [tex]f(x)=\frac{1}{5x-1}, x\neq 1/5.[/tex] Derive a formula for the n-th derivative [tex]f^{n}(x).[/tex]


2The attempt at a solution
I have part of the answer right, but I can't figure out the rest. So far, this is what I have:
[tex]f^{n}(x)=\frac{-5^{n}}{(5x-1)^{n-1}}[/tex]

I'm pretty sure I have the denominator right. I just need help finishing up the numerator.
 
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