Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of the function f given by

f(x)=tan(3x)

Solution

The derivative of the function f(x)=tan(3x)f(x) = \tan(3x) can be found using the chain rule.

Steps:

  1. Derivative of tan(u)\tan(u): The derivative of tan(u)\tan(u) with respect to uu is: ddu[tan(u)]=sec2(u)\frac{d}{du}[\tan(u)] = \sec^2(u)

  2. Apply the Chain Rule: Let u=3xu = 3x. So, we apply the chain rule as follows: [ \frac{d}{dx}[\tan(3x)] = \sec^2(3x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}[3x] ]

  3. Differentiate 3x3x: The derivative of 3x3x with respect to xx is 3: ddx[3x]=3\frac{d}{dx}[3x] = 3

  4. Final result: Now, combine the results: f(x)=3sec2(3x)f'(x) = 3 \sec^2(3x)

Thus, the derivative of f(x)=tan(3x)f(x) = \tan(3x) is: f(x)=3sec2(3x)f'(x) = 3 \sec^2(3x)

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the derivative of tan(5x)\tan(5x)?
  2. How would you find the derivative of tan2(x)\tan^2(x)?
  3. What is the derivative of sec(x)\sec(x)?
  4. How can you apply the product rule to x2tan(x)x^2 \cdot \tan(x)?
  5. How would you compute the derivative of cot(2x)\cot(2x)?

Tip: Remember, the chain rule is crucial when differentiating composite functions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions
Chain Rule

Formulas

d/dx[tan(u)] = sec^2(u)
Chain Rule: d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12