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Homework Statement
why is the answer not e^10x ?
If you ignore the e's it should be
5x - 5x + 5x - - 5x, or
5x - 5x + 5x + 5x, which is 10x
Hyperbolic functions are a set of mathematical functions that are closely related to the trigonometric functions. They are defined as the hyperbolic sine, hyperbolic cosine, hyperbolic tangent, hyperbolic cosecant, hyperbolic secant, and hyperbolic cotangent.
The main difference between trigonometric and hyperbolic functions is that while the former are based on circles, the latter are based on hyperbolas. Additionally, the hyperbolic functions are defined using the exponential function, while trigonometric functions are defined using the unit circle.
Hyperbolic functions have many applications in various fields of science and engineering, such as physics, mathematics, and electrical engineering. They are used to model various physical phenomena, such as the shape of a hanging chain and the trajectory of a projectile in a gravitational field.
Hyperbolic functions are closely related to logarithmic functions through the natural logarithm. The natural logarithm of a hyperbolic function is equal to the inverse hyperbolic function of the same argument. This relationship is similar to the relationship between trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
No, hyperbolic functions can also be defined for complex numbers. In fact, the hyperbolic functions are used extensively in complex analysis to study functions of a complex variable. This allows for a deeper understanding of the behavior of these functions and their applications in various fields.