Question
Mathematics Question on limits and derivatives
Find dxdy, if y=sin2x+cos4x
A
4−sin4x
B
2−sin2x
C
4sin4x
D
2−sin4x
Answer
2−sin4x
Explanation
Solution
We have y=sin2x+cos4x
∴ dxdy=2sinxcosx+4cos3x(−sinx)
=sin2x−4sinxcosx(cos2x)
=sin2x−2sin2x(2cos2x+1)
=sin2x−sin2xcos2x−sin2x
=−sin2xcos2x=2−sin4x