Derivative of inverse trig functions.

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Homework Statement


Find the derivative:
y=sec-1(1/2t3)

Homework Equations



\frac{\frac{du}{dx}}{|u|\sqrt{u^2-1}}

The Attempt at a Solution



I have an example to follow, but I don't know how step 1. became step 2.?...or more exactly the last part under the radical? (1-4t^6) instead of just -1 ?

1.y'=\frac{\frac{-3}{2t^4}}{|\frac{1}{2t^3}|\sqrt{(\frac{1}{2t^3})^2-1}}

2.y'=\frac{-3}{(t)\sqrt{\frac{1}{4t^6}(1-4t^6)}}
 
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Nevermind... I see it now.
 
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