2. Differentiate the following expressions with respect to x in order to obtain $\frac{dy}{dx}$. Simplify as much as possible: (a) $y = (x^2 - 4 + \frac{2}{x})^3$ (b) $y = \ln(\sin(2x) + 4x)$ (c) $y = 6\exp(4x)$ (d) $y = 2\tan^2(3x + 4)$ (e) $y = \frac{2x + 1}{x - 2}$ (f) $y = (x - 2)^{3x}$
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