Math Problem Statement

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) if \(-y = \sin^{-3}(x)\).

Solution

To solve the problem and find dydx\frac{dy}{dx}, where y=sin3(x)-y = \sin^{-3}(x), we will follow these steps:

Step 1: Rewrite the equation

The given equation is: y=sin3(x)-y = \sin^{-3}(x) which can be rewritten as: y=sin3(x)y = -\sin^{-3}(x)

Step 2: Differentiate both sides with respect to xx

We need to differentiate yy with respect to xx. The derivative of yy with respect to xx is dydx\frac{dy}{dx}.

dydx=ddx[sin3(x)]\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}\left[-\sin^{-3}(x)\right]

Step 3: Apply the chain rule

The chain rule is applied here because we are differentiating a composite function. Let u=sin(x)u = \sin(x), then:

y=u3y = -u^{-3}

Now, differentiate y=u3y = -u^{-3} with respect to uu and then multiply by the derivative of uu with respect to xx:

dydx=dydududx\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy}{du} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}

First, differentiate u3-u^{-3} with respect to uu:

dydu=3u4\frac{dy}{du} = 3u^{-4}

Next, differentiate sin(x)\sin(x) with respect to xx:

dudx=cos(x)\frac{du}{dx} = \cos(x)

So, combining these using the chain rule:

dydx=3sin4(x)cos(x)\frac{dy}{dx} = 3\sin^{-4}(x) \cdot \cos(x)

Final Answer:

dydx=3sin4(x)cos(x)\frac{dy}{dx} = 3\sin^{-4}(x) \cdot \cos(x)

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Here are five related questions you might be interested in:

  1. How does the chain rule work in more complex functions?
  2. What are some common mistakes to avoid when differentiating trigonometric functions?
  3. How do we differentiate inverse trigonometric functions?
  4. What are the real-world applications of trigonometric derivatives?
  5. Can you explain the significance of the power rule in differentiation?

Tip: Always double-check if you need to apply the product rule, chain rule, or any other differentiation technique to avoid common errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions
Chain Rule

Formulas

Chain rule: \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy}{du} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}\)
Trigonometric identity: \(\sin(x)\)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12