Differentiate following with respect to x.

(3x2 – 5ax + a2)4

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I will assume that you have exponents, and it is ...

y = (3x^2 - 5ax + a^2)^4 , where a is a constant

dy/dx = 4(3x^2 - 5ax + a^2)^3 (6x - 5a)
= 4(6x-5a)(3x^2 - 5ax + a^2)^3

let me know if a is NOT a constant.