What is the derivative of (4x)^3 * (2x)^6?

1 Answer
Nov 1, 2016

y'=36864x^8

Explanation:

y=(4x)^3(2x)^6

y=4^3 x^3*2^6 x^6

y=4096x^9

y'=36864x^8

OR

Use product rule and chain rule

f=(4x)^3, g=(2x)^6

f'=3(4x)^2 *4, g'=6(2x)^5*2

y'=fg'+gf'

y'=12(4x)^3(2x^5)+12(4x)^2(2x)^6

y'=12*4^3x^3*2^5x^5+12*4^2x^2*2^6x^6

y'=24576x^8+12288x^8=36864x^8