SOLUTION: Compute derivative of the following function by two different methods. f(x) = (x^3 + 1)(x^2 + 2)

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Question 1048435: Compute derivative of the following function by two different methods.
f(x) = (x^3 + 1)(x^2 + 2)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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I Multiply and then take simple Derivative
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II Use Product Rule:
f' = (x^3 + 1)(2x) + 3x^2(x^2 + 2)
either way:
f' = 5x^4 + 6x^2 + 2x