Differentiate (x2 – 1/x)2 with respect to x
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
y = (x2 - 1/x)2y = (x2 - 1/x)(x2 - 1/x)
y = x4 - x - x + 1/x2
y = x4 - 2x + 1/x2
y= x4 - 2x + x-2
dy/dx = 4x2 - 2 - 2x-3
= 4x2 - 2 - 2/x3
Differentiate (x2 – 1/x)2 with respect to x