Identify Functions: To find the derivative of g(x)=ln(cos(x3)), we will use the chain rule, which 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.
Derivative of Outer Function: First, let's identify the outer function and the inner function. The outer function is ln(u), where u is the inner function. In this case, the inner function is cos(x3).
Derivative of Inner Function: The derivative of the outer function ln(u) with respect to u is u1. So, when we take the derivative of ln(cos(x3)), we will have cos(x3)1 times the derivative of the inner function cos(x3).
Combine Derivatives: Now, we need to find the derivative of the inner function cos(x3). The derivative of cos(u) with respect to u is −sin(u). Therefore, the derivative of cos(x3) with respect to x is −sin(x3) times the derivative of x3 with respect to x.
Simplify Expression: The derivative of x3 with respect to x is 3x2. So, the derivative of cos(x3) with respect to x is −sin(x3)⋅3x2.
Final Derivative: Putting it all together, the derivative of g(x)=ln(cos(x3)) is the derivative of the outer function times the derivative of the inner function, which is (1/cos(x3))⋅(−sin(x3)⋅3x2).
Final Derivative: Putting it all together, the derivative of g(x)=ln(cos(x3)) is the derivative of the outer function times the derivative of the inner function, which is (1/cos(x3))∗(−sin(x3)∗3x2). Simplifying the expression, we get g′(x)=−3x2∗sin(x3)/cos(x3).
Final Derivative: Putting it all together, the derivative of g(x)=ln(cos(x3)) is the derivative of the outer function times the derivative of the inner function, which is (1/cos(x3))∗(−sin(x3)∗3x2).Simplifying the expression, we get g′(x)=−3x2∗sin(x3)/cos(x3).We can also express sin(x3)/cos(x3) as tan(x3), so the final simplified form of the derivative is g′(x)=−3x2∗tan(x3).
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