Math Problem Statement

derivative of f(x)=arcsin(2x-1)

Solution

To find the derivative of the function f(x)=arcsin(2x1)f(x) = \arcsin(2x - 1), we will use the chain rule combined with the derivative of the arcsine function.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Recall the derivative formula for arcsin: ddx[arcsin(u)]=11u2dudx\frac{d}{dx}[\arcsin(u)] = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - u^2}} \cdot \frac{du}{dx} where uu is a function of xx.

  2. Apply the chain rule: In our case, u=2x1u = 2x - 1, so we need to find dudx\frac{du}{dx} first: dudx=2\frac{du}{dx} = 2

  3. Differentiate f(x)=arcsin(2x1)f(x) = \arcsin(2x - 1): Now, using the chain rule: f(x)=11(2x1)22f'(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - (2x - 1)^2}} \cdot 2

  4. Simplify the expression inside the square root: (2x1)2=4x24x+1(2x - 1)^2 = 4x^2 - 4x + 1 So the derivative becomes: f(x)=21(4x24x+1)f'(x) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{1 - (4x^2 - 4x + 1)}}

  5. Simplify the denominator: 1(4x24x+1)=4x2+4x1 - (4x^2 - 4x + 1) = -4x^2 + 4x Hence, the derivative is: f(x)=24x4x2f'(x) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{4x - 4x^2}}

  6. Final simplified form: Factoring the denominator: f(x)=22x(1x)=1x(1x)f'(x) = \frac{2}{2\sqrt{x(1 - x)}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x(1 - x)}}

Thus, the derivative of f(x)=arcsin(2x1)f(x) = \arcsin(2x - 1) is: f(x)=1x(1x)f'(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x(1 - x)}}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the derivative of arccos(2x1)\arccos(2x - 1)?
  2. How would you find the second derivative of f(x)=arcsin(2x1)f(x) = \arcsin(2x - 1)?
  3. What is the domain of f(x)=arcsin(2x1)f(x) = \arcsin(2x - 1)?
  4. How does the derivative change if the function were arcsin(3x2)\arcsin(3x - 2)?
  5. What is the derivative of arcsin(x2)\arcsin(x^2)?

Tip: When dealing with inverse trigonometric functions, always pay attention to the domain of the input to ensure the function and its derivative are well-defined.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Chain Rule

Formulas

Derivative of arcsin(u): d/dx[arcsin(u)] = 1/sqrt(1 - u^2) * du/dx
Chain Rule: d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Early College