Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals3h 25m
6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Problem 3.10.21
Textbook Question
Evaluate the derivative of the following functions.
f(y) = tan-1 (2y2 - 4)

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Identify the function to differentiate: f(y) = tan^{-1}(2y^2 - 4).
Recall the derivative of the inverse tangent function: if f(y) = tan^{-1}(u), then f'(y) = (1 + u^2)^{-1} * du/dy, where u = 2y^2 - 4.
Differentiate the inner function u = 2y^2 - 4 with respect to y: du/dy = 4y.
Substitute u back into the derivative formula: f'(y) = (1 + (2y^2 - 4)^2)^{-1} * 4y.
Simplify the expression to obtain the final form of the derivative.
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