y =(4x)/(x^2+5) (a) Find dy/dx, writing your answer as a single fraction in its simplest form. (b) Hence find the set of values of x for which dy/dx<0

dy/dx = 4/(x^2+5) - 4x(2x)/(x^2+5)dy/dx= 4(5-x^2)/(x^2+5)^2Part B4(5-x^2)/(x^2+5)^2<05-x^2<05<x^2

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