Derivative of a quotient involving csc(x)
Let . Find .
Hint
Write as a quotient with numerator and denominator , then apply the quotient rule. Recall that and .
Step-by-step solution
Apply the quotient rule: if with and , then . Here and .
Substituting gives . Factor out from the numerator to get , which simplifies to .
Sign of the derivative of cosecant
Hint
Step-by-step solution
The derivative of cosecant of x is negative cosecant of x times cotangent of x. So the two trig functions that multiply together are cosecant and cotangent. This matches the u prime term used at the start of part a's quotient rule setup.
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