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1. I'm having trouble using the definition of derivative on algebraic functions involving trig functions. Here's the problem:
I need to find the first and second derivative of f(x) = x^{2}sin(x) + 2xsin(x)
2. I know how to use the definition of derivative, \stackrel{lim}{h->0}\frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h}, but I was never good at using it when trig functions were involved. I'm guessing the angle addition formula will be involved: sin(x+h) = sin(x)cos(h) + cos(x)sin(h) .
I also know that, if I can manage to get it in this form, \stackrel{lim}{h->0}\frac{cos(h) - 1}{h} = 0
3. I'm stuck at this point:
\stackrel{lim}{h->0}\frac{(x^2 + hx + h^2)(sin(x)cos(h) + cos(x)sin(h)) - x^2sin(x)}{h}
Any help would greatly be appreciated!
EDIT: I should also add that we haven't covered u-substition yet; we have to do this the long way without any shortcuts.
I need to find the first and second derivative of f(x) = x^{2}sin(x) + 2xsin(x)
2. I know how to use the definition of derivative, \stackrel{lim}{h->0}\frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h}, but I was never good at using it when trig functions were involved. I'm guessing the angle addition formula will be involved: sin(x+h) = sin(x)cos(h) + cos(x)sin(h) .
I also know that, if I can manage to get it in this form, \stackrel{lim}{h->0}\frac{cos(h) - 1}{h} = 0
3. I'm stuck at this point:
\stackrel{lim}{h->0}\frac{(x^2 + hx + h^2)(sin(x)cos(h) + cos(x)sin(h)) - x^2sin(x)}{h}
Any help would greatly be appreciated!
EDIT: I should also add that we haven't covered u-substition yet; we have to do this the long way without any shortcuts.
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