Identify Function: Identify the function to differentiate.We are given the function f(x)=−7sin(−x) and we need to find its derivative with respect to x.
Apply Chain Rule: Apply the chain rule for differentiation.The chain rule states that the derivative of a composite function is the derivative of the outer function evaluated at the inner function times the derivative of the inner function. In this case, the outer function is −7sin(u) and the inner function is u=−x.
Differentiate Outer Function: Differentiate the outer function with respect to the inner function.The derivative of −7sin(u) with respect to u is −7cos(u), where u=−x.
Differentiate Inner Function: Differentiate the inner function with respect to x. The derivative of u=−x with respect to x is −1.
Apply Chain Rule Multiplication: Apply the chain rule by multiplying the derivatives from steps 3 and 4. The derivative of f(x) with respect to x is (−7cos(u))⋅(−1), where u=−x.
Substitute Back: Substitute u=−x back into the derivative.The derivative of f(x) with respect to x is (−7cos(−x))×(−1)=7cos(−x).
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