Identify Functions: We are given the function y=(3x+1)2 and we need to find its derivative with respect to x. We will use the chain rule, which states that the derivative of a composite function is the derivative of the outer function evaluated at the inner function times the derivative of the inner function.
Derivative of Outer Function: Let's identify the outer function and the inner function. The outer function is u2 and the inner function is u=3x+1. We will first take the derivative of the outer function with respect to u, which is 2u.
Derivative of Inner Function: Now we will take the derivative of the inner function with respect to x, which is the derivative of 3x+1. The derivative of 3x is 3, and the derivative of a constant (1) is 0. So, the derivative of the inner function is 3.
Apply Chain Rule: Applying the chain rule, we multiply the derivative of the outer function by the derivative of the inner function. This gives us 2u×3, where u is the inner function (3x+1).
Substitute back into Equation: Substitute u back into the equation to get the derivative in terms of x. This gives us 2(3x+1)×3.
Simplify Expression: Now we simplify the expression. Multiply 2 by 3 to get 6, and then distribute it to the terms inside the parentheses: 6×(3x+1)=6×3x+6×1.
Final Derivative: Simplify the expression further to get the final derivative: 18x+6.