She opened to Chapter 3: . Problem 28 — Find ( \frac{dy}{dx} ) for ( y = \sin^3(4x) ) Mia tried first: ( y = (\sin(4x))^3 ) Derivative: ( 3(\sin(4x))^2 \cdot \cos(4x) \cdot 4 ) She wrote: ( 12 \sin^2(4x) \cos(4x) )
No panic. No algebra mistake. Just solid, drilled-in calculus skills. Mia scored 86% on the final. Her overall grade rose to a B+. More importantly, she stopped fearing calculus — she started enjoying the precision. She opened to Chapter 3:
Right side: ( 5 )