Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2010

If y = (2x + 1)3, find (\frac{dy}{dx})

A
6(2x + 1)
B
3(2x + 1)
C
6(2x + 1)2
D
2(2x + 1)2
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Correct Option: C

If y = (2x + 1)3, then

Let u = 2x + 1 so that, y = u3

(\frac{dy}{du}) = 3u2 and (\frac{dy}{dx}) = 2

Hence by the chain rule,

(\frac{dy}{dx}) = (\frac{dy}{du}) x (\frac{du}{dx})

= 3u2 x 2

= 6u2

= 6(2x + 1)2

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