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Homework Statement
derivative of esec(x)The Attempt at a Solution
u = sec(x)y = eu
du/dx = tan(x)sec(x)
dy/du = eu
dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx
= esec(x)tan(x)sec(x)
The derivative of the function e^sec(x) is calculated using the chain rule. The process involves setting u = sec(x) and y = e^u, leading to the derivatives du/dx = tan(x)sec(x) and dy/du = e^u. The final derivative dy/dx is expressed as dy/dx = e^sec(x)tan(x)sec(x), confirming the correctness of the solution presented.
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Looks good to mealpha01 said:Homework Statement
derivative of esec(x)
The Attempt at a Solution
u = sec(x)
y = eu
du/dx = tan(x)sec(x)
dy/du = eu
dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx
= esec(x)tan(x)sec(x)
