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Question
Find the derivative of sinx cosx
Solution
The correct answer is cos2x
Explanation
Let f(x) = sinx cosx
Using the Product rule,
f′(x) = sinxddxcosx + cosxddxsinx
= sinx(−sinx) + cosx(cosx)
= −sin2x + cos2x
= cos2x−sin2x
= cos2x
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