5
-3*x - --------
2
(x - 3)
-3*x - 5/(x - 3)^2
Differentiate term by term:
The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.
Apply the power rule: goes to
So, the result is:
The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.
Let .
Apply the power rule: goes to
Then, apply the chain rule. Multiply by :
Let .
Apply the power rule: goes to
Then, apply the chain rule. Multiply by :
Differentiate term by term:
Apply the power rule: goes to
The derivative of the constant is zero.
The result is:
The result of the chain rule is:
The result of the chain rule is:
So, the result is:
The result is:
Now simplify:
The answer is:
5*(6 - 2*x)
-3 - -----------
4
(x - 3)