Partial differential - difference of opinion

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The discussion centers on the differentiation of the equation d/dx (a(x^2 + y) using two calculation engines: WolframAlpha and Symbolab. The user expresses a preference for the Symbolab solution, highlighting that WolframAlpha interprets 'a' as a function of 'x^2 + y', while the user intended for 'a' to be multiplied by the entire expression. This distinction is crucial for accurate differentiation results.

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I have a difference of opinion with 2 calculation engines.

equation to solve is;
d/dx (a(x^2 +y)

Wolframalpha of course is a very trusted source but I also use symbolab.
Here is a screenshot of the differential I want from both sites and associated answers.
partial diff symbolab.JPG


. . . and the wolfram solution

partial diff wolfram.JPG


could anyone please confirm which is correct.
Personally I like the symbolab solution.
 
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The point is, wolfram assumed you mean a is a function and its argument is x^2+y. You should have written a*(x^2+y).
 
oops sorry. Just me being lazy
 

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