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The problem I have is to differentiate $ y = ln(x^4)$

Using the rule : $$\frac{d[lnf(x)]}{dx}=\frac{f'(x)}{f(x)}$$ My working is: $$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^4ln(x)}{x^4}$$ $$=ln(x)$$

but the book is giving the answer : $$\frac{4}{x}$$

Please help because I am confused

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    Caution: $$\log x^4=4\log |x|\neq x^4\log x\;\;!$$2012-11-27

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