Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 3: Derivatives - Practice Exercises - Page 177: 29

Answer

$s'=-2(\frac{4t}{t+1})^{-3}(\frac{4}{(t+1)^2})$

Work Step by Step

Take the derivative of the equation using Power Rule, Chain Rule, and Quotient Rule: $s'=-2\times(\frac{4t}{t+1})^{-3}\times\frac{(t+1)(4)-(4t)(1)}{(t+1)^2}$ $=-2(\frac{4t}{t+1})^{-3}(\frac{4t+4-4t}{(t+1)^2})$ $=-2(\frac{4t}{t+1})^{-3}(\frac{4}{(t+1)^2})$
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