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(cot(x))'

Definition

The term (cot(x))' represents the derivative of the cotangent function. It measures how fast the cotangent function is changing at a specific point on its graph.

Related terms

(-csc^2(x)): This term represents negative one times csc^2(x), which is equal to -1/sin^2(x). It describes how fast csc x changes with respect to x.

(-tan^2(x)): This term represents negative one times tan^2(x), which is equal to -1/tan^2x = -cos^2x/sin^2x = -(cosx/sinx)^2. It describes how fast tan x changes with respect to x.

(sec(x) * tan(x)): This term represents the product of sec(x) and tan(x). It describes how fast sec x and tan x change together as x changes.

"(cot(x))'" appears in:

Subjects (1)

  • AP Pre-Calculus

Study guides (1)

  • AP Calculus AB/BC - 2.10 Finding the Derivatives of Tangent, Cotangent, Secant, and/or Cosecant Functions

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