If y=sin5 + log base 10 x+ 2 sec x find dy/dx

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The discussion revolves around finding the derivative of the function y = sin(5) + log base 10(x) + 2 sec(x). Participants explore differentiation rules and clarify concepts related to the problem, with a focus on the application of differentiation techniques.

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  • One participant requests help in solving the derivative of the given function.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem and encourages the original poster to share their attempts and where they are stuck.
  • A participant explains the linearity of differentiation, stating that the derivative of a sum is the sum of the derivatives.
  • There is a discussion about differentiating each term of the function, with one participant noting that sin(5) is a constant and its derivative is zero.
  • A later reply provides a detailed breakdown of differentiating log base 10(x) using the change of base formula and applying the derivative rules for logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
  • One participant presents a proposed answer for the derivative but does not clarify the correctness of their solution.
  • Another participant reiterates the importance of posting calculus questions in the appropriate forum and provides a more structured approach to finding the derivative.

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Participants generally agree on the need for understanding differentiation rules, but there is no consensus on the correctness of the proposed derivative solution. Multiple viewpoints on how to approach the problem are present.

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Some participants express uncertainty about the differentiation process and the application of specific rules, indicating a need for further clarification on mathematical concepts involved.

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If y=sin5 + log base 10 x + 2 sec x find dy/dx

Please solve the problem
 
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Hello, rahulk! (Wave)

We are not a "drop off your homework so we can do it for you" site. What good would that do for you, to have someone else do your work for you?

Our goal is to help you solve the problems, for you to be involved, so you actually learn something. In order to help you, we need to know what you've tried and where your are stuck. Please show some effort when posting problems.

Where did you get stuck with this problem?
 
No this is not my homework I don't know what is the formula to solving the problem
 
Okay, well let's see if you understand the rules of differentiation that you will need for this problem. Suppose we have:

$$y=f(x)+g(x)$$

What is $$\d{y}{x}$$?
 
I don't know because I am very week in mathematics
 
Differentiation is linear, that is:

$$\frac{d}{dx}\left(f(x)+g(x)\right)=\frac{d}{dx}f(x)+\frac{d}{dx}g(x)$$

This means that is a function is composed of two or more summands, we may differentate the function by differentiating each summand in turn. For example, if:

$$f(x)=1+x+x^2+x^3+x^4$$

then:

$$f'(x)=0+1+2x+3x^2+4x^3$$

So, let's look at the function you gave:

$$y=\sin(5)+\log(x)+2\sec(x)$$

The first term is $\sin(5)$...how would you go about differentiating that?
 
if y = sin5 + log base10 X +2 sec x find dy/dx

if y = sin5 + log base10 X +2 sec x find dy/dx

Answer

dy/dx= cos5 + 1/(log 5)x+ 2 sec x tanxIs it true answer
 
Re: if y = sin5 + log base10 X +2 sec x find dy/dx

rahulk said:
if y = sin5 + log base10 X +2 sec x find dy/dx

Answer

dy/dx= cos5 + 1/(log 5)x+ 2 sec x tanxIs it true answer

As I said before, please post calculus questions in our "Calculus" forum, and please don't begin a new thread for the same question. I have moved and merged accordingly.

Now, let's look at each term of the given function:

$$y=\sin(5)+\log(x)+2\sec(x)$$

The first term is $\sin(5)$, and this is a constant, in that it does not depend on the independent variable $x$, and so its derivative is zero. For the second term, let's write:

$$u=\log(x)$$

Using the change of base formula, we may write:

$$u=\frac{\ln(x)}{\ln(10)}$$

Hence, using the rule for differentiating the natural log function, we obtain:

$$\d{u}{x}=\frac{1}{x\ln(10)}$$

For the third term, let's write:

$$u=2\sec(x)=\frac{2}{\cos(x)}$$

Using the quotient rule, we obtain:

$$\d{u}{x}=\frac{\cos(x)(0)-2(-\sin(x))}{\cos^2(x)}=2\sec(x)\tan(x)$$

So, putting it all together, we have:

$$\d{y}{x}=\frac{1}{x\ln(10)}+2\sec(x)\tan(x)$$
 

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