# Homework Help: Differentiate the following equation

1. Oct 16, 2012

### Blablablabla

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Differentiate

s = Tan $^{2}$(e$^{4t}$)

2. Relevant equations

[e$^{u}$]' = u' e$^{u}$

[Tan(θ)]' = Sec$^{2}$(θ)

Sec(θ) = $\frac{1}{Cos(θ)}$

3. The attempt at a solution

s' = 2[Tan(e$^{4t}$)] * Sec$^{2}$(e$^{4t}$) * 4e$^{4t}$

s' = 8e$^{4t}$ * Tan(e$^{4t}$) * Sec$^{2}$(e$^{4t}$)

s' = 8e$^{4t}$ * $\frac{Tan(e^(4t))}{Cos^2(e^(4t))}$

Mathway says that s' = 0... Can someone please let me know where I went wrong? Thanks

2. Oct 16, 2012

### BloodyFrozen

You're derivative is right. Are you sure they didn't ask you to evaluate the derivative at some point? I'm guessing that they want you to evaluate it at 0.

3. Oct 17, 2012

### Blablablabla

Yes, you're right, I have to find s'(0) aka v(0)

I end up getting this:

v(0) = 8e$^{0}$ * $\frac{Tan(e^0)}{Cos^2(e^0)}$

v(0) = 8 * $\frac{Tan(1)}{Cos^2(1)}$

Is that good?

4. Oct 21, 2012

Yes, it is.