For g(x)=cscxx+1, evaluate g′(x).
a) sinx[1−(x+1)cotx]
b) cscx[1+(x+1)cotx]
c) sinx[1+(x+1)cotx]
d) sinx[(x+1)cotx]Intuitive explanation
The key is recognizing that cscx=sinx1, so you can rewrite g(x)=(x+1)sinx — transforming a quotient into a product. Once you see it as a product, the product rule becomes your natural tool, and you'll need the derivatives of both (x+1) and sinx. This small rewrite often makes a messy-looking problem much cleaner.
Intuitive explanation
The key is recognizing that cscx=sinx1, so you can rewrite g(x)=(x+1)sinx — transforming a quotient into a product. Once you see it as a product, the product rule becomes your natural tool, and you'll need the derivatives of both (x+1) and sinx. This small rewrite often makes a messy-looking problem much cleaner.