Solving G(y) with the Chain Rule: Where Do I Start?

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I need some help with the chain rule...Thank you for helping me:)
Question: G(y)=((x-1)^4)/(((x^2)+2*x))^7

I have no idea where to start.
 
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Do you mean
\frac{(x-1)^4}{(x^2 + 2x)^7}?

If so, you need to apply the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotient_rule" first, and then apply the chain rule as necessary.
 
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yes:) oh, ok:) thank you for your help:)
 
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