I was on the internet randomly searching for derivative worksheets to practice AP Calculus AB when I came across this:
f(t)=sin5(et2−cos(t))
I used the triple composite function of chain rule two times to solve this:
ddt[sin5(et2−cos(t))]
Apply advanced chain rule:
Set:
u(t)=et2−cos(t)
v(t)=sin(t)
w(t)=t5
The function can be rewritten using these three function as:
f(t)=w(v(u(t)))
ddt[w(v(u(t)))]=w′(v(u(t))).v′(u(t)).u′(t)
Unsubstitute u(t),v(t),and w(t), I got:
ddt[sin5(et2−cos(t))]
=4(sin4(et2−cos(t))).cos(et2−cos(t)).ddx[et2−cos(t)]
Applying chain rule for the second time on et2
x(t)=t2
y(t)=et
The function et2 can be rewritten as:
y(x(t))
Apply regular chain rule:
ddt[y(x(t))]=y′(x(t)).x′(t)
Unsubstitute x(t) and y(t), I got
ddt[et2]=et2.2t=2tet2
ddt[−cos(t)]=sin(t)
Place the solved integral back:
ddt[sin5(et2−cos(t))]
=4(sin4(et2−cos(t))).cos(et2−cos(t)).(2tet2+sin(t))
Yet when I compare the correct answer to my answer, my answer seems to be constantly about 3/5 times the correct answer's value, I stared eye-to-eye to my process for three hours but can't find any problems, can I get anyone's help? :P
People who can help me will be highly-appreciated :D
The 4 out the front should be a 5. I assume this is a careless oversight on your part.
y=(sinu)5dydu=5(sinu)4
I have answered it myself and the rest of your answer is correct. (I only compared our end end results.)
I also double checked with Wolfram Alpha and it agrees too
https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=y%3D%5Bsin(e%5E(t%5E2)-cos(t))%5D%5E5++differentiate
Oh yes I didn't notice that XD I'm so dumb, I appreciate you and your sharp eyes!