The rule for differentiation for variable with exponents has the formula:
d/dx (xⁿ) = nxⁿ⁻¹
where n is the exponent
Thus, for the given equation, the solution is as follows:
y = 2x²
dy/dx = 2(2)x²⁻¹ = 4x
Thus, the derived equation of the given would now be 4x.
