Order of derivative rules for a quotient raised to a power

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Homework Statement



([2x+1/4x+3]^2)

Homework Equations


Exponent and quotient rule


The Attempt at a Solution


Would this become:

2* (2x+1/4x+3) then do the quotient rule?
 
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Torshi said:

Homework Statement



([2x+1/4x+3]^2)

Homework Equations


Exponent and quotient rule


The Attempt at a Solution


Would this become:

2* (2x+1/4x+3) then do the quotient rule?

Yes, but what you wrote is incorrect, due to missing parentheses. 2x + 1/4x + 3 means this:
2x + (1/4)x + 3

Do you mean (2x + 1)/(4x + 3)?