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Find the derivative of sin^2(x)

Using the chain rule we differentiate the ‘outside function’, then differentiate the ‘inside function’ and multiply both derivatives together giving 2sin(x)cos(x)

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Find an expression in terms of powers of cos(x) for cos(5x)

De Moivre's theorem states that e^ix= cos(x) + isin(x) or that e^i5x= cos(5x)+ isin(5x). If the real components of both sides of this equation is taken we can see that : cos(5x) = Re[e...

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Differentiate f(x)=(x+sin(2x))^4

This is an actual question from an EdExcel C3 paper worth 4 marks. Ok so first thing we do is look at the function and try and determine which of our 3 differentiation rules we use. Is it a Product / Quot...

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The curve C has the equation 4x^2 - y^3 - 4xy + 2y = 0 . The point P with coordinates (-2, 4) lies on C. Find the exact value of dy/dx at the point P.

4x² - y³ - 4xy + 2^y = 0To find dy/dx we need to differentiate all the terms in the equation. As you may notice the x's and y's are mixed together so we will have to use

Answered by Esther M. • Maths tutor

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Differentiate with respect to x: y=2^x

This question demonstrates how the exponential function can be used to simplify equations. In its current form the equation appears complex and the method is not clear. However, if we take the ln of both ...

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