Calculus - find dy/dt thank you

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To find dy/dt for the expression x^2 Tanx / sec x, it can be simplified to x^2 sin x by recognizing that sec x is the reciprocal of cos x. The derivative can then be calculated using standard differentiation techniques. The book's answer, x(xcos x + 2sin x), can be derived from this simplification. The discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly applying calculus rules to reach the desired result. Understanding these steps is crucial for solving similar calculus problems effectively.
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calculus -.. find dy/dt...thank you..:(

can someone please help me out with this question...i did it all sorts of way,quotient rule, product rule..etc.. but i can never match the answer in the book..i just want to know if u did..

find dy/dt = x^2 Tanx / sec x

The answer in the book was
x(xcosx + 2sinx)

lemmi know how you did it with a couple steps! thanks soo mcuh
 
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Do you mean find

\frac{d}{dx} \frac{x^2 \tan{x}}{\sec{x}}

?

If so, here:

\frac{x^2 \tan{x}}{\sec{x}} = x^2\tan{x}\cos{x} = x^2 \frac{\sin{x}}{\cos{x}}\cos{x} = x^2 \sin{x}

I'm sure you can take the derivative from there~ :smile:
 
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