A Level

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

Let f(x)=ln⁡ ⁣(1+4x2 )f(x)=\ln\!\left(\sqrt{1+4x^{2}}\,\right). (i) Find f′(x)f'(x) for general xx. (ii) Hence, determine the exact value of f′(1)f'(1). (iii) Express your answer in the form ab\dfrac{a}{b}, where aa and bb are positive integers in their lowest terms.

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