How do I use the product rule for derivatives?

Imagine a function f(x)=g(x)*h(x)    [that is, two functions multiplied together]

To find the derivative, f'(x)=g'(x)*h(x) + g(x)*h'(x)    

For example, f(x) = (3x2)*(cos x )        [g(x)=3x2  , h(x)=cosx]

f'(x) = (6x)(cos x ) + (3x2)(-sin x )

        =6xcos(x) - 3x2sin(x)

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