Problema Solution

write the function in the form y=f(u) and u=g(x) . then find dy/dx as a function of x.

y=(x/2 - 1)^-10

Answer provided by our tutors

u = g(x) = x/2 -1

y = f(u) = u^-10

dy/dx = -10/2*(x/2 -1)^-11 = -5*(x/2 -1)^-11