Derivative of a quotient involving sec and csc
Let Find .
Hint
Write as a quotient with numerator and denominator , then apply the quotient rule. Remember and . Evaluate all trig values at before simplifying.
Step-by-step solution
Using the quotient rule with numerator and denominator , we have . Since and , this gives
At : , , , and . So and .
Substitute into the formula: numerator , and denominator . Therefore,
Numerically: , so . Also . The numerator is approximately . The denominator is . Thus, .
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