Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx y=(2x^2+3)/(cos(x))
Step 1
Differentiate using the Quotient Rule which states that is where and .
Step 2
Differentiate.
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Step 2.1
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.2
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.3
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.4
Multiply by .
Step 2.5
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.6
Add and .
Step 3
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 4
Multiply.
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Step 4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Multiply by .
Step 5
Simplify.
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Step 5.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.2
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 5.2.1
Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.
Step 5.2.2
Reorder factors in .