What is the first derivative of \(\displaystyle{x}+{\tan{{x}}}\)

Avery Velasquez

Avery Velasquez

Answered question

2022-03-16

What is the first derivative of x+tanx and how do you find the slope of the normal to the curve where x=π

Answer & Explanation

Dixie Klein

Dixie Klein

Beginner2022-03-17Added 3 answers

Explanation:
dydx=1+1cos2x
Therefore:
(dydx)x=π=1+1cos2π=1+(1)2=2
So the slope of the tangent line is 2 and the slope of the normal line is 12

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