Chapter 2: Q. 36 (page 233)
Find the derivatives of each of the functions in Exercises 17–50. In some cases it may be convenient to do some preliminary algebra.
Short Answer
The derivative of the given function is:
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Chapter 2: Q. 36 (page 233)
Find the derivatives of each of the functions in Exercises 17–50. In some cases it may be convenient to do some preliminary algebra.
The derivative of the given function is:
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