Basic Trigonometric Derivative — Dynamic Practice

Basic Trigonometric Derivative — Dynamic Practice. Practice questions to deepen understanding of basic trigonometric derivatives. Online math practice with full solutions and step-by-step explanations.

Dynamic practice in basic trigonometric derivatives — (sin x)′ = cos x, (cos x)′ = −sin x, (tan x)′ = sec²x. New questions every attempt.

42 questions

Question 1
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(x-4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(x-4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x-4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -\sin(x-4)\)
Question 2
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(x)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(x)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \cos(x)\)
Question 3
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(x+1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(x+1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \cos(x+1)\)
Question 4
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(x-5)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(x-5)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x-5\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \cos(x-5)\)
Question 5
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(3x-1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(3x-1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x-1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -3\sin(3x-1)\)
Question 6
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(x-2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(x-2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x-2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -\sin(x-2)\)
Question 7
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(x+1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(x+1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -\sin(x+1)\)
Question 8
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(x+4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(x+4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{1}{\cos^2(x+4)}\)
Question 9
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(3x-4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(3x-4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x-4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{3}{\cos^2(3x-4)}\)
Question 10
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(x+4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(x+4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -\sin(x+4)\)
Question 11
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(3x-1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(3x-1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x-1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = 3\cos(3x-1)\)
Question 12
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(2x+3)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(2x+3)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(2x+3\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(2\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -2\sin(2x+3)\)
Question 13
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(x-4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(x-4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x-4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{1}{\cos^2(x-4)}\)
Question 14
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(3x-5)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(3x-5)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x-5\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -3\sin(3x-5)\)
Question 15
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(4x-4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(4x-4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x-4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = 4\cos(4x-4)\)
Question 16
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(2x-2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(2x-2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(2x-2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(2\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{2}{\cos^2(2x-2)}\)
Question 17
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(4x+2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(4x+2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x+2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = 4\cos(4x+2)\)
Question 18
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(3x+4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(3x+4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x+4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{3}{\cos^2(3x+4)}\)
Question 19
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(3x+3)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(3x+3)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x+3\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{3}{\cos^2(3x+3)}\)
Question 20
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(4x+5)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(4x+5)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x+5\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -4\sin(4x+5)\)
Question 21
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(x+2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(x+2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -\sin(x+2)\)
Question 22
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(4x+3)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(4x+3)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x+3\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{4}{\cos^2(4x+3)}\)
Question 23
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(4x-2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(4x-2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x-2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{4}{\cos^2(4x-2)}\)
Question 24
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(4x-4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(4x-4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x-4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{4}{\cos^2(4x-4)}\)
Question 25
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(x+2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(x+2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{1}{\cos^2(x+2)}\)
Question 26
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(3x+1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(3x+1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x+1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -3\sin(3x+1)\)
Question 27
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(4x+2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(4x+2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x+2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -4\sin(4x+2)\)
Question 28
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(4x-4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(4x-4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x-4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -4\sin(4x-4)\)
Question 29
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(5x+1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(5x+1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x+1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = 5\cos(5x+1)\)
Question 30
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(5x-2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(5x-2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x-2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -5\sin(5x-2)\)
Question 31
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(4x+1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(4x+1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x+1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{4}{\cos^2(4x+1)}\)
Question 32
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(x-1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(x-1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x-1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \cos(x-1)\)
Question 33
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(x+5)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(x+5)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(x+5\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(1\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{1}{\cos^2(x+5)}\)
Question 34
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(5x-3)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(5x-3)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x-3\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -5\sin(5x-3)\)
Question 35
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = sin(3x+4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = sin(3x+4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(3x+4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(3\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = 3\cos(3x+4)\)
Question 36
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(2x-5)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(2x-5)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(2x-5\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(2\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{2}{\cos^2(2x-5)}\)
Question 37
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(4x-1)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(4x-1)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(4x-1\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(4\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{4}{\cos^2(4x-1)}\)
Question 38
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(2x+2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(2x+2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(2x+2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(2\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{2}{\cos^2(2x+2)}\)
Question 39
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(5x-5)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(5x-5)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x-5\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -5\sin(5x-5)\)
Question 40
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(5x+4)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(5x+4)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x+4\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -5\sin(5x+4)\)
Question 41
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = tan(5x-2)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = tan(5x-2)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x-2\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = \frac{5}{\cos^2(5x-2)}\)
Question 42
2.38 pts
Find the derivative of the function:

\(f(x) = cos(5x)\)
Explanation:
Solution – Trigonometric derivatives:

The function: \(f(x) = cos(5x)\)

📊 Trigonometric derivatives:
\((\sin x)' = \cos x\)\((\cos x)' = -\sin x\)
\((\tan x)' = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\)\((\cot x)' = \frac{-1}{\sin^2 x}\)

🧅 Onion method:
There is a composition here! Differentiate the outer and multiply by the inner derivative.

🔵 Outer layer: The trigonometric function
🟢 Inner layer: \(5x\)
🟠 Inner derivative: \(5\)

Answer: \(f'(x) = -5\sin(5x)\)