SOLUTION: I need the derivative of : y = sqrt(x^2) + 1 * sqrt(x^2) - 1 The answer is supposed to be y' = 2(x^3)((x^4-1)^-1/2) Help me please.

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Question 555648: I need the derivative of : y = sqrt(x^2) + 1 * sqrt(x^2) - 1
The answer is supposed to be y' = 2(x^3)((x^4-1)^-1/2)
Help me please.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need the derivative of : y = sqrt(x^2) + 1 * sqrt(x^2) - 1
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I saw this one yesterday.
It still makes no sense.
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y = sqrt(x^2) + 1 * sqrt(x^2) - 1
y = x + 1*x - 1
y = 2x - 1
y' = 2