Need a little help with a derivative problem please

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The discussion revolves around finding the derivative of the function f(x) = 7sin(3x) * (arcsin(x)). Participants are exploring the application of the product rule in differentiation.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the product rule but expresses uncertainty in setting it up correctly. There are questions about the derivative of the components involved, particularly 7sin(3x) and arcsin(x). Some participants discuss potential errors in the differentiation process and clarify notation.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, offering corrections and suggestions regarding the differentiation steps. There is a lack of explicit consensus on the final answer, with some expressing doubts about the correctness of their results.

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There is mention of a web assignment that may not align with the answers being discussed, indicating potential constraints or discrepancies in expectations.

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If f(x) = 7sin(3 x) * (arcsin(x)), find f'( x ).


I'm assuming I need to use the product rule, but I am failing to set it up right. I assume it's with the beginning part and I'm just goofing up on what to do with the coefficient.

I think it's ((7sin3x)' * arcsinx) + (7sin(3x) + 1/(sqrt(1-x^2)).

If that's correct I'm just failing to get the derivative. I can't seem to remember how I should proceed with something in that form. I should be past this but I'm having trouble seeing it. Any help would be great.

Thank you
 
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Your last + should be multiplication.
 
Ah yes it is I just typed it up wrong in my initial post. I can't seem to figure out the derivative though. The derivative of 7sin3x is not working out for me. I tried things like 7cos3x(3) but that doesn't seem to work. Any help would be great thanks
 
I don't see anything wrong with 21*cos(3x) as the derivative of 7*sin(3x).
 
so would the final answer be

21cos3x(arcsinx)+(7sin3x)/(sqrt(1-x^2))


because that does not seem to be the right answer on my web assignment i dunno
 
I can't really speak for web assignment, but it looks ok to me.
 
Ok thanks much for your help perhaps there is a problem with the program.
 

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