Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx 4sec(x)^2
Step 1
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2
Differentiate using the chain rule, which states that is where and .
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Step 2.1
To apply the Chain Rule, set as .
Step 2.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.3
Replace all occurrences of with .
Step 3
Multiply by .
Step 4
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 5
Raise to the power of .
Step 6
Raise to the power of .
Step 7
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 8
Add and .