SOLUTION: Find the derivative of the function. y = a^4 + cos^4 x

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Question 993106: Find the derivative of the function.
y = a^4 + cos^4 x

Answer by ikleyn(52863)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find the derivative of the function y = .
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As I understand, a is a constant, independent of x. Then

y' = = .


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