If y = cos(5x^2), find dy/dx.

Practice Questions

Q1
If y = cos(5x^2), find dy/dx.
  1. -10xsin(5x^2)
  2. -5xsin(5x^2)
  3. -25xsin(5x^2)
  4. -2xsin(5x^2)

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If y = cos(5x^2), find dy/dx.
Correct Answer: dy/dx = -10xsin(5x^2)
  • Step 1: Identify the function y = cos(5x^2).
  • Step 2: Recognize that we need to find the derivative dy/dx using the chain rule.
  • Step 3: The chain rule states that if you have a function inside another function, you take the derivative of the outer function and multiply it by the derivative of the inner function.
  • Step 4: The outer function is cos(u), where u = 5x^2. The derivative of cos(u) is -sin(u).
  • Step 5: Now, find the derivative of the inner function u = 5x^2. The derivative of 5x^2 is 10x.
  • Step 6: Apply the chain rule: dy/dx = -sin(5x^2) * (derivative of 5x^2).
  • Step 7: Substitute the derivative of the inner function: dy/dx = -sin(5x^2) * 10x.
  • Step 8: Combine the terms: dy/dx = -10x * sin(5x^2).
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