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Give single-fraction derivatives of a log radical and inverse tangent

Differentiate with respect to xx, giving your answers as a single fraction,

(a) ln⁡a2−x2\ln\sqrt{a^2-x^2}, where aa is a constant, marks

(b) tan⁡−1(12x)\tan^{-1}\left(\dfrac1{2x}\right). marks

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CJC · Review Problems · Question 4

Identify the outer function and its input; simplify with logarithm laws where the real domain permits it.

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