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Use logarithmic differentiation to find dy/dx:
y=(x+2)*sqrt[1-x^2]/(4*x^3)

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This provides an example of logarithmic differentiation.

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Because a variable is raised to a variable power in this function, the ordinary rules of differentiation DO NOT APPLY! The function must first be revised before a derivative can be taken. Begin with ...

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