How do you find the derivative of y = arcsin(x^5) ?

1 Answer
Jun 23, 2016

y' = (5x^4)/(sqrt{1 - x^{10})

Explanation:

y = arcsin(x^5)

sin y = x^5

cos y \ y' = 5x^4

y' = (5x^4)/(cos y)

y' = (5x^4)/(sqrt{1 - sin^2 y})

y' = (5x^4)/(sqrt{1 - (x^5)^2})

y' = (5x^4)/(sqrt{1 - x^{10})