Differentiate ((x^2)+1)^2

To differentiate this, we use the power rule and the chain rule. First we differentiate the outside part, which equals 2((x^2)+1). However, because the inside of the square is a function, we have to differentiate the inside too. This equals to 2x. The chain rule says that we multiply the derivative of the inside by the derivative of the outside: Doing this, we get 4x((x^2)+1)

AC
Answered by Adrian C. Maths tutor

7704 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Differentiate ln(x^3 +2) with respect to x


What are complex numbers?


Express cos(x) + (1/2)sin(x) in terms of a single resultant sinusoidal wave of the form Rsin(x+a)


A curve has parametric equations x=2t, y=t^2. Find the Cartesian equation of the curve.


We're here to help

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

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning