How do I use the chain rule to differentiate this function?

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Homework Statement



Differentiate the functions using chain rule. 2(x3 −1)(3x2 +1)4

Homework Equations



Chain Rule = f ' (g(x))g' (x)

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know how to do using chain rule, but product rule is easier

So using product rule,

= f ' (x) g(x) + f (x)g' (x)
= (2)(x3-1)0(3x2)(3x2+1)4 + 2(x3-1)(4)(3x2+1)3(6x)
= (2)(3x2)(3x2+1)4 + 8(x3-1)(3x2+1)3(6x)

Can anyone show me how to do it, using chain rule?
 
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hadizainud said:

Homework Statement



Differentiate the functions using chain rule. 2(x3 −1)(3x2 +1)4

Homework Equations



Chain Rule = f ' (g(x))g' (x)

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know how to do using chain rule, but product rule is easier

So using product rule,

= f ' (x) g(x) + f (x)g' (x)
= (2)(x3-1)0(3x[SUPdid]2[/SUP])(3x2+1)4 + 2(x3-1)(4)(3x2+1)3(6x)
= (2)(3x2)(3x2+1)4 + 8(x3-1)(3x2+1)3(6x)

Can anyone show me how to do it, using chain rule?
You did use the chain rule , along with the product rule.

You used the chain rule to differentiate (x3 −1) and (3x2 +1)4 !
 

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