Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of f(x) = tan^(-1)(2sin(x)). Express numbers in exact form. Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed.

Solution

To solve for the derivative yy' of the function f(x)=tan1(2sin(x))f(x) = \tan^{-1}(2\sin(x)), we proceed as follows:

Step 1: Derivative of tan1(u)\tan^{-1}(u)

The derivative of tan1(u)\tan^{-1}(u) with respect to xx is: ddxtan1(u)=11+u2dudx.\frac{d}{dx} \tan^{-1}(u) = \frac{1}{1+u^2} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}. Here, u=2sin(x)u = 2\sin(x).

Step 2: Compute uu'

The derivative of u=2sin(x)u = 2\sin(x) is: dudx=2cos(x).\frac{du}{dx} = 2\cos(x).

Step 3: Combine the derivatives

Using the chain rule: y=11+(2sin(x))2dudx.y' = \frac{1}{1+(2\sin(x))^2} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}. Substitute dudx=2cos(x)\frac{du}{dx} = 2\cos(x): y=11+4sin2(x)2cos(x).y' = \frac{1}{1+4\sin^2(x)} \cdot 2\cos(x).

Final Answer

y=2cos(x)1+4sin2(x).y' = \frac{2\cos(x)}{1+4\sin^2(x)}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the derivative of tan1(u)\tan^{-1}(u) derived?
  2. Can you apply this derivative rule to other inverse trigonometric functions?
  3. What is the importance of the chain rule in solving this problem?
  4. How would this derivative change if uu were more complex, e.g., 2sin2(x)2\sin^2(x)?
  5. What is the domain of the resulting derivative function?

Tip:

Always simplify trigonometric expressions when possible, as this can reveal simpler equivalent forms or help in integration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

Derivative of tan^(-1)(u) = 1 / (1 + u^2) * du/dx
Derivative of sin(x) = cos(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12