Apply Chain Rule: To find the derivative of y with respect to x, we will use the chain rule. The chain rule 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.
Identify Outer and Inner Functions: The outer function is the square root function, and the inner function is (4x+1). The derivative of the outer function, u, with respect to u is (1/2)u. The derivative of the inner function, 4x+1, with respect to x is 4.
Calculate Derivative: Applying the chain rule, we multiply the derivative of the outer function by the derivative of the inner function. This gives us (21)4x+1×4.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression by multiplying (21) by 4, which gives us 2. So the derivative is 4x+12.
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