Math Problem Statement

Find dy if y = sin(7x^2).

Solution

The problem asks to find dydy when y=sin(7x2)y = \sin(7x^2).

To differentiate y=sin(7x2)y = \sin(7x^2), we apply the chain rule.

Steps:

  1. The outer function is sin(u)\sin(u), where u=7x2u = 7x^2.
  2. The derivative of sin(u)\sin(u) with respect to uu is cos(u)\cos(u), so we have: [ \frac{d}{dx}[\sin(7x^2)] = \cos(7x^2) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}[7x^2] ]
  3. Now, differentiate 7x27x^2 with respect to xx: ddx[7x2]=14x\frac{d}{dx}[7x^2] = 14x
  4. Substitute this back into the chain rule: dy=cos(7x2)14xdy = \cos(7x^2) \cdot 14x

Final Answer:

dy=14xcos(7x2)dy = 14x \cos(7x^2)

Would you like further clarification or details on any step?

Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. How does the chain rule apply to more complex functions like y=sin(f(x))y = \sin(f(x))?
  2. What is the general form of the chain rule in differentiation?
  3. Can you explain the derivative of other trigonometric functions like cos(x)\cos(x) or tan(x)\tan(x)?
  4. How do we differentiate products or compositions of trigonometric and polynomial functions?
  5. How can we apply these principles to find higher-order derivatives of similar functions?

Tip: Always remember to carefully identify the inner and outer functions when applying the chain rule for differentiation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Chain Rule

Formulas

Derivative of sin(u) is cos(u)
Chain rule: d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule for Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12