Math Problem Statement

Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve y = sin(sin(x)) at the point (2π, 0).

Solution

To solve for the equation of the tangent line to the curve y=sin(sin(x))y = \sin(\sin(x)) at the given point (2π,0)(2\pi, 0), we follow these steps:

1. Find the derivative of y=sin(sin(x))y = \sin(\sin(x))

We need to compute the derivative dydx\frac{dy}{dx}. Using the chain rule, we get: dydx=cos(sin(x))cos(x)\frac{dy}{dx} = \cos(\sin(x)) \cdot \cos(x) This derivative will give us the slope of the tangent line at any point xx.

2. Evaluate the derivative at x=2πx = 2\pi

Now, substitute x=2πx = 2\pi into the derivative to find the slope of the tangent line at that point: dydxx=2π=cos(sin(2π))cos(2π)\frac{dy}{dx} \Big|_{x=2\pi} = \cos(\sin(2\pi)) \cdot \cos(2\pi) Since sin(2π)=0\sin(2\pi) = 0 and cos(2π)=1\cos(2\pi) = 1, we have: dydxx=2π=cos(0)1=1\frac{dy}{dx} \Big|_{x=2\pi} = \cos(0) \cdot 1 = 1 So, the slope of the tangent line at (2π,0)(2\pi, 0) is 1.

3. Use the point-slope form to find the equation of the tangent line

The equation of a line is given by the point-slope form: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) where mm is the slope and (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is the point of tangency. Substituting m=1m = 1, x1=2πx_1 = 2\pi, and y1=0y_1 = 0, we get: y0=1(x2π)y - 0 = 1(x - 2\pi) which simplifies to: y=x2πy = x - 2\pi

Final Answer:

The equation of the tangent line is y=x2πy = x - 2\pi.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the derivative change if the function were y=cos(sin(x))y = \cos(\sin(x))?
  2. Can the tangent line ever be horizontal for the function y=sin(sin(x))y = \sin(\sin(x))?
  3. What is the second derivative of y=sin(sin(x))y = \sin(\sin(x)), and what does it represent geometrically?
  4. How does the chain rule apply to more complicated compositions of trigonometric functions?
  5. How do you find the tangent line to a parametric curve?

Tip: Always remember to check the values of trigonometric functions at key points like 0,π,2π0, \pi, 2\pi, as they can often simplify your calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Chain Rule: dy/dx = cos(sin(x)) * cos(x)
Point-Slope Form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12