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Find the derivative of the function.$$y=\frac{1}{2} x^{2} \sqrt{16-x^{2}}$$
Step 1
We can rewrite the square root as a power of one-half. So, the function becomes: $$y=\frac{1}{2} x^{2} (16-x^{2})^{1/2}$$ Show more…
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