Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx g(x)=5arccos(x/4)
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
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.3
Replace all occurrences of with .
Step 3
Differentiate.
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Step 3.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.2
Combine fractions.
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Step 3.2.1
Combine and .
Step 3.2.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 3.3
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3.4
Multiply by .
Step 3.5
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3.6
Multiply by .
Step 4
Simplify.
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Step 4.1
Apply the product rule to .
Step 4.2
Raise to the power of .