SOLUTION: I know there is now a section, but can I get help with the following question? 3 Find the derivative of the function. f(x) = (3x - 2)(3x + 1)

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Question 442055: I know there is now a section, but can I get help with the following question?
3 Find the derivative of the function.
f(x) = (3x - 2)(3x + 1)
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are two ways to go about this. You can use the formula for the derivative of a product:

If then

So if you let and

Then



Or you could first multiply the two denominators and then take the derivative of the resulting 2nd degree polynomial function.



Hence



Achieving the same result. Whichever seems easiest to you is the way to do it.

John

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