Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 16 - Section 16.2 - Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions and Applications - Exercises - Page 1169: 2

Answer

$\sec^2 x-\cos x$

Work Step by Step

We have: $f(x)=\tan x-\sin x$ We need to differentiate both sides with respect to $x$. $\dfrac{d[f(x)]}{dx}= \dfrac{d(\tan x-\sin x)}{dx} \\ f^{\prime}(x)= \dfrac{d}{dx}(\tan x)- \dfrac{d}{dx}(\sin x)$ Therefore, $f^{\prime}(x)=\sec^2 x-\cos x$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.