Math Problem Statement

Whats the derivative of h(x)= arctan(xsin(x))

Solution

To differentiate the function h(x)=arctan(xsin(x))h(x) = \arctan(x \sin(x)), we need to apply both the chain rule and the product rule. Here's a step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Differentiate the outer function (arctan)

The derivative of arctan(u)\arctan(u) with respect to uu is: ddu[arctan(u)]=11+u2\frac{d}{du}[\arctan(u)] = \frac{1}{1 + u^2} So, for h(x)=arctan(xsin(x))h(x) = \arctan(x \sin(x)), the derivative will be: h(x)=11+(xsin(x))2ddx[xsin(x)]h'(x) = \frac{1}{1 + (x \sin(x))^2} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}[x \sin(x)]

Step 2: Differentiate the inner function xsin(x)x \sin(x)

Now, using the product rule to differentiate xsin(x)x \sin(x): ddx[xsin(x)]=sin(x)+xcos(x)\frac{d}{dx}[x \sin(x)] = \sin(x) + x \cos(x)

Step 3: Combine the results

Now, substitute this back into the derivative: h(x)=sin(x)+xcos(x)1+(xsin(x))2h'(x) = \frac{\sin(x) + x \cos(x)}{1 + (x \sin(x))^2}

So, the derivative of h(x)=arctan(xsin(x))h(x) = \arctan(x \sin(x)) is: h(x)=sin(x)+xcos(x)1+(xsin(x))2h'(x) = \frac{\sin(x) + x \cos(x)}{1 + (x \sin(x))^2}

Would you like further details or clarification on this?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the derivative of h(x)=arctan(2x)h(x) = \arctan(2x)?
  2. How would you differentiate h(x)=arcsin(xsin(x))h(x) = \arcsin(x \sin(x))?
  3. Can you differentiate h(x)=arctan(cos(x))h(x) = \arctan(\cos(x))?
  4. What is the second derivative of h(x)=arctan(x2)h(x) = \arctan(x^2)?
  5. How would you find the derivative of h(x)=arctan(ex)h(x) = \arctan(e^x)?

Tip: When differentiating compositions like arctan(f(x))\arctan(f(x)), always remember to apply the chain rule carefully!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Chain Rule
Product Rule
Trigonometry

Formulas

Derivative of arctan(u) with respect to u: d/du[arctan(u)] = 1/(1 + u^2)
Product rule: d/dx[f(x)g(x)] = f'(x)g(x) + f(x)g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule
Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus)