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    Derivative of (4995)/(1+.12cosθ) with θ = 120° - Simple Calculus Problem

    Find the derivative of (4995)/(1+.12cosθ), when θ = 120° My attempt: d/dx [4995/(1+.12cosθ) = (4995)(-1)(1+.12cosθ)-2(.12)(-sinθ) Letting θ = 120°... = (4995)(-1)(1+.12(-1/2))-2(.12)(-\sqrt{3}/2) My calculator says that is about 587.478 But it's supposed to be about 10.253...
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