How to find the derivative of functions: y=(5x+7)(x+5)^3

Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the function:

y = (5x + 7)(x + 5)^3

Find the derivative.

Solution:

Since we are given two functions to be derived we can use the chain rule formula and product rule.

Chain Rule:

f'(x) = f(g(x)) . g'(x)

Product Rule:

f(x).g(x) = f'(x)g(x) + f(x) g'(x)

y= (5x + 7)(x + 5)^3

y' = 5 (x + 5)^3 + 3(x+5)^2 (1) (5x + 7)

y' = (5x + 25)^3 + 3(x +5)^2 (5x + 7)

Final answer:

y' = (5x + 25)^3 + 3(x +5)^2 (5x + 7)