find the derivative of y=(2x-7)^3

Mathematics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Given the function:

y = (2x - 7)^3

Find the derivative.

Solution:

In order to find the derivative of the function, we apply the chain rule. Whereas, we take the derivative of the parenthesis as a whole, then take the derivative of the values inside the parenthesis.

y = (2x - 7)^3

y' = 3(2x - 7)^2 . 2

y' = 6(2x -7)^2

Final answer:

y' = 6(2x -7)^2