Derivative of cos x
How to find the derivative of the given function by using the derivative of cos x: formula, 1 example, and its solution.
Formula
Formula
The derivative of cos x, [cos x]',
is -sin x.
Example
Example
Solution
y = cos (x3 - 4) is a composite function of
y = cos (whole) and (whole) = x3 - 4.
So the derivative of the composite function is,
the derivative of the outer function cos (x3 - 4), -sin (x3 - 4)
times,
the derivative of the inner function x3 - 4, 3x2.
Arrange the expression.
So -3x2 sin (x3 - 4) is the derivative of cos (x3 - 4).