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The problem involves finding the derivative of a complex function defined as f(x) = ((x + xsinx) / (1 + 2tan2x))^3, which falls under the subject area of calculus, specifically differentiation.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster presents their derivative solution and seeks confirmation of its correctness. Other participants mention using tools like Mathematica and WolframAlpha to compare results, indicating a reliance on computational verification rather than manual algebraic comparison.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their approaches to verify the derivative. Some suggest using online calculators for confirmation, while others express reluctance to perform the algebraic work themselves. There is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the original poster's solution.

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Participants mention the use of online tools and calculators, indicating a potential constraint in performing manual calculations. The discussion reflects a common scenario in homework help where computational resources are considered for verification.

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Homework Statement


Find the derivative of:
f(x)= ((x+xsinx)/(1+2tan2x))3






The Attempt at a Solution


I solved it and got :
f'(x)= (3(1+2tan2x)3(x+xsinx)2(sinx+xcosx+1)-12(x+xsinx)3(2tan2x+1)2(tanxsec2x))/(1+2tan2x)6

Can anyone confirm if this is alright?
Also, anyone knows a webpage that has an online calculator that would confirm this kind of math problems?
Thanks.
 
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Here's what I got in Mathematica, I'm too lazy to do the algebra to compare. See attachment. Btw, Sec(x) = 1 / Cos(x).
 

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I'm more than lazy to do this algebra. There has to be a way of comparing answers in WolframAlpha's Mathematica.
 
You also use Wolframalpha.com if you don't have Mathematica. See here.
 
What I meant is that there has to be some feature in WolframAlpha to compare functions and see if they are algebraically equal. Like comparing Mathematica's answer to my derivative, to my derivative.
 
Perhaps plugging in a few specific values into both and seeing what happens would suffice? Or don't be lazy :smile: The algebra doen't look that bad. :rolleyes:
 

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