Jan Hill
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Homework Statement
Find the value of y = sec^-1(9s^4 + 7) with respect to s
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The Attempt at a Solution
secy = 9s^4 + 7
but where do I go from here?
Solving Inverse Secant Problem: Finding y = sec^-1(9s^4 + 7)
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Find the value of y = sec^-1(9s^4 + 7) with respect to s
secy = 9s^4 + 7
but where do I go from here?
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Hi Jan! 
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Are you trying to find s in terms of y?
Then continue by rearranging your final equation, putting s on the left.
(try using the X2 icon just above the Reply box
)Are you trying to find s in terms of y?
Then continue by rearranging your final equation, putting s on the left.
EDIT: ohhh! … are you trying to find the derivative of y with respect to s?
then differentiate your final equation, using the chain rule for the LHS.
then differentiate your final equation, using the chain rule for the LHS.