Finding the nth Derivative of Cosine Function

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Homework Statement


\frac{d^{2n}}{dx^{2n}}\cos x

n \in N


Homework Equations


\cos x=\sum^{\infty}_{k=0}(-1)^k\frac{x^{2k}}{(2k)!}


The Attempt at a Solution


\frac{d^{2n}}{dx^{2n}}x^{2n}=(2n)!

But k is different that n. I don't have a clue how to solve that.
 
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Here's a recommendation: Check the derivative for certain small values of n and see if you can find a pattern. I recommend n=0, n=1, and n=2. Then just remember that

\frac{d^{n+4}}{d x^{n+4}} cos(x) = \frac{d^n}{d x^n} cos(x)

And that should finish your problem.
 
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