Calculating for derivative using General Power Rule

Find the Derivative of: y=3x4-2x2+42

Step 1: Multiply both side by ddx 
dydx=ddx3x4-2x2+42

Step 2: Apply the General Power Rule in ddx3x4-2x2+42
ddxcun=cnun-1dudx

Given:
u=3x4-2x2+4
dudx=12x3-4x
n=2
c=1

Solution:
dydx=23x4-2x2+42-112x3-4x
dydx=24x3-8x3x4-2x2+42-1

Final Answer: 24x3-8x3x4-2x2+42-1
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