If , what is the derivative ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Apply the chain rule: .
- Step 2: Here , so and .
- Step 3: Thus .
Answer
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Why not the others: The option without 2 in the numerator forgets the inner chain rule derivative; the rational form without radical represents the derivative of arctan; and squares as instead of .
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