Differentiation inverse of a hyperbolic function

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Homework Statement



d/dθ csc-1(1/2)^θ = ?

Homework Equations



d/dx csc-1(x)

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to deal with the exponent θ
 
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Nemo's said:

Homework Statement



d/dθ csc-1(1/2)^θ = ?

Homework Equations



d/dx csc-1(x)

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to deal with the exponent θ

Start by looking up the formula for differentiating ##a^x## with respect to x. Also think about using the X2 button for superscripts when you are typing in this forum. Also you need to make clear whether the power ##\theta## is on the 1/2 or the arc-cosecant.
 
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