How do I use the chain rule to find the derivative of (y=(cosx+2sinx)8)? I know (cosx=1) and (sinx=0), how do I solve with 2 in front of sinx? Do I apply the (x8) to both (cosx) and (2sinx)? Thank you so much.

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How do I use the chain rule to find the derivative of (y=(cosx+2sinx)8)?

I know (cosx=1) and (sinx=0), how do I solve with 2 in front of sinx? Do I apply the (x8) to both (cosx) and (2sinx)?

Thank you so much.

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How did you get from step 2 to the solution? I dont understand your example. Am I taking the derivative from the entire equation that is in the parantheses? 

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