Find dy/dx of y=e^xcosx

Use product rule i.e. (uv)'=u'v+uv'Set u=e^x and differentiate to find u'=e^x Set v=cosx and differentiate to find v'=-sinxTherefore (uv)' where uv=e^xcosx =e^xcosx + e^x(-sinx)=e^xcosx - e^xsinx=e^x(cosx -sinx)

HB
Answered by Henry B. Maths tutor

5359 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Given y = 4x/(x^2 +5) find dy/dx, writing your answer as a single fraction in its simplest form


Use the substitution u = 6 - x^2 to find the value of the integral of (x^3)/(sqrt(6-x^2)) between the limits of x = 1 and x = 2 (AQA core 3 maths


Given that y=(4x+1)^3sin 2x , find dy/dx .


What is the cosine rule and how do I use it?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning