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  • Feb 25, 2009, 08:56 PM
    lara12
    Differentiate the function
    Determine d2y
    ----- for y=3x+2
    dx^2 ------
    5x-8
  • Feb 26, 2009, 05:34 AM
    Perito

    Here's a link that explains what differentiation is and how to do it.

    Differentiation (Finding Derivatives)

    In particular, this link shows how to differentiate polynomials:

    5. Derivatives of Polynomials
  • Feb 27, 2009, 05:37 AM
    galactus
    Your post is a little discombobulated. I assume you want to find the second derivative of



    We can try the quotient rule.





    Now, find the derivative of that and you have it.

    You could even use the product rule by rewriting as

    May be a little easier.

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