1. Nov 7, 2004 #1

   ziddy83

   

   Hey whats up,
   The problem is....find the derivative of:
   
   y= x^2 sec(x-5)
   
   My question is...Would I start off by using the product rule and combine the chain rule with it, with x-5 being the inner function and sec(u) being the outer function? thanks...

    

   ziddy83, Nov 7, 2004
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3. Nov 7, 2004 #2

   Dr Transport

   

   Science Advisor

   Gold Member

   That is correct, use the product rule then the chain-rule.

    

   Dr Transport, Nov 7, 2004
4. Nov 7, 2004 #3

   ziddy83

   

   ok.. thanks a lot

    

   ziddy83, Nov 7, 2004

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