All,
I would like to differentiate the function
y(x):={(a*x+b)/(c*x+d)}^7
and limit the expansion so that the result is similar to a manual
application of the Chain Rule, i.e.
dy/dx = 7{(ax+b)/(cx+d)}^6*{(ad-cb)/(cx+d)^2} (Maxima syntax
omitted)
or the simplified
dy/dx = 7(ad-cb)(ax+b)^6/(cx+d)^8
When applying diff(y(x),x) I receive a completely expanded result. I've
tried setting expon:7 but without the desired result.
Any suggestions?
Ron