In Maple, there are at least three ways to obtain the required derivative.
Initialize
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Tools≻Load Package: Student Calculus 1
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Loading Student:-Calculus1
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Solution #1
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Type the function to be differentiated.
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Context Panel: Differentiate≻With Respect To≻
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Solution #2
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Expression palette: Differentiation template
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Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
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Solution #3 (stepwise)
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Expression palette: Differentiation template
Select as the differentiation variable and enter the function to be differentiated.
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Context Panel: Student Calculus1≻All Solution Steps
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Alternatively, an interactive stepwise solution is available via the Context Panel, as shown in the figure to the right.
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A stepwise solution can be generated interactively with the
tutor. To apply a differentiation rule, click on the appropriate button. Figure 2.7.1(a) shows the tutor with a completed solution. Clicking the Close button returns an annotated version of this stepwise solution.
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Figure 2.7.1(a) Differentiation Methods tutor applied to
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