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Find the derivative of the function y = 7 cos(x^4) cos(x cos(x^4)) - 7 sin(x cos(x)).

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Calculating derivatives of composite and product functions requires the application of both the product rule and the chain rule in calculus. The function in question, y = 7 cos(x^4) cos(x cos(x^4)) - 7 sin(x cos(x)), involves multiple layers of composition, making it an ideal case to demonstrate these techniques.

First, let's express the function in parts:

  • Let u(x) = 7 cos(x^4)
  • Let v(x) = cos(x cos(x^4))
  • Let w(x) = sin(x cos(x))

Accordingly, y can be written as y = u(x)*v(x) - 7 w(x).

To find dy/dx, we differentiate each term separately:

Derivative of u(x) = 7 cos(x^4)

Using the chain rule, du/dx = 7 (-sin(x^4)) 4x^3 = -28 x^3 sin(x^4).

Derivative of v(x) = cos(x cos(x^4))

Let z(x) = x cos(x^4); then v(x) = cos(z(x)).

Applying the chain rule:

dv/dx = -sin(z(x)) * dz/dx.

Now, differentiate z(x):

dz/dx = cos(x^4) + x (-sin(x^4)) 4x^3 = cos(x^4) - 4x^4 sin(x^4).

Therefore,

dv/dx = -sin(x cos(x^4)) * [cos(x^4) - 4x^4 sin(x^4)].

Derivative of w(x) = sin(x cos(x))

Let q(x) = x cos(x); then w(x) = sin(q(x)).

Applying the chain rule:

dw/dx = cos(q(x)) * dq/dx.

Differentiate q(x):

dq/dx = cos(x) + x * (-sin(x)) = cos(x) - x sin(x).

Hence,

dw/dx = cos(x cos(x)) * [cos(x) - x sin(x)].

Putting it all together, the derivative dy/dx is:

dy/dx = u'(x) v(x) + u(x) v'(x) - 7 w'(x)


= (-28 x^3 sin(x^4)) * cos(x cos(x^4))


+ 7 cos(x^4)  [-sin(x cos(x^4))  (cos(x^4) - 4x^4 sin(x^4))]


- 7  cos(x cos(x))  [cos(x) - x sin(x)]

This expression encapsulates the derivative of the original complex function, combining the derivatives of each component with the product and chain rules.

Conclusion

The detailed differentiation showcases the importance of methodically applying the chain rule when handling nested functions, as well as recognizing when the product rule is necessary. Such practice is fundamental in advanced calculus, especially in analyzing the rates of change of composite functions encountered in physics and engineering.

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