Mike2793
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Homework Statement
Using the function of a function formula differentiate the following:
y = (cos 2x)3
Homework Equations
dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx
The Attempt at a Solution
y = (cos 2x)3
u = cos 2x
y = u3
dy/du = -2sin2x
du/dy = 3u2
dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx
dy/dx = -2sin2x * 3(cos2 2x)
= -6sin2x cos22x
Hi, I've been racking my brain over this question for sometime now, I've attempted it multiple times getting it wrong over and over again. I've got this answer, but, I'm really not confident that it is right. Can you guys take a look at it and work some magic? It's function of a function, which I think is more commonly known as the Chain rule.
Thank you.