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First find the derivative of each term. The derivative of any constant is zero, so d(1)/dx=0. To find the derivative of cos2x, use the chain rule.

d(cos2x)/dx=-sin(2x)(2)=-2sin(2x)

So the answer is 0-2sinx, or simply -2sinx

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