Differentiate with respect to x: (x^2+5)^3

There are two methods for solving this question. Firstly, the inspection method, and then the chain rule method.Using the inspection method, we differentiate the outer function first. Multiply the function by 3 and reduce the power to 2; 3(x^2+5)^2. Secondly, we differentiate the inner function (2x) and then multiply the function by this differential, giving us the final result: 3*2x(x^2+5)^2, which can be simplified to 6x(x^2+5)^2.

MP
Answered by Matthew P. Maths tutor

4000 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is differentiation and how is it done?


Integrate 4x^3 - 3x + 6


Find the first derivative of f(x) = tan(x).


How do I simplify (1 / [1 + cos(x) ] ) + (1 / [1 - cos(x) ] )?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences