Can the Derivative of the Function $xe^x\csc{x}$ Be Solved Using the Chain Rule?

In summary, Petrus said that he got a problem with solving it and is going to derive the function and get $f('x)=-xe^x\cscx$.
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Hello,
I got A problem i got hard with solving i am going to derivate/defferentiate $xe^x\csc{x}$ and what i think how you derivate it and get $f('x)=(x+1)e^x-xe^x\csc{x} \cot x$

edit: i use chain rule twice first on \(xe^x\) and then on the function. Hope you guys understand how i am thinking.
 
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Petrus said:
Hello,
I got A problem i got hard with solving i am going to derivate/defferentiate $xe^xcscx$ and what i think how you derivate it and get $f('x)=(x+1)e^x-xe^xcscxcotx$

edit: i use chain rule twice first on xe^x and then on the function. Hope you guys understand how i am thinking.

What I undestand is that You have to solve the differential equation...

$\displaystyle f^{\ '}(x) = e^{x}\ (1+ x - x\ \csc x\ \cot x)$ (1)

... isn't it?...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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Petrus said:
Hello,
I got A problem i got hard with solving i am going to derivate/defferentiate $xe^xcscx$ and what i think how you derivate it and get $f('x)=(x+1)e^x-xe^xcscxcotx$

edit: i use chain rule twice first on xe^x and then on the function. Hope you guys understand how i am thinking.

Hi Petrus. :)

You are using the product rule and not the chain rule.
$$(u\cdot v)' = u' \cdot v + u \cdot v'$$
What you have is almost correct!
There is something missing though.

You'd get:
$$(x e^x \csc x)' = (x e^x)' \cdot \boxed{\csc x} + x e^x \cdot (\csc x)'$$
Where did you leave the $\boxed{\csc x}$ in the first term?
 
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Hello, Petrus!

Differentiate $y \:=\:xe^x\csc x$

I got: $y'\:=\: (x+1)e^x-xe^x\csc x\cot x$ . . . . not quite

$\text{We have the product of }three\text{ functions: }\:y \:=\:\underbrace{x}_f\cdot \underbrace{e^x}_g\cdot \underbrace{\csc x}_h$

$\text{There is an Extended Product Rule . . .}$

. . $\text{If }\,y \:=\:f(x)\!\cdot\!g(x)\!\cdot\!h(x)$

. . $\text{then: }\,y' \:=\:f'(x)\!\cdot\!g(x)\!\cdot\!h(x) + f(x)\!\cdot\!g'(x)\!\cdot\!h(x) + f(x)\!\cdot\!g(x)\!\cdot\!h'(x)$$\text{Therefore: }\:y' \;=\;1\!\cdot\!e^x\!\cdot\!\csc x + x\!\cdot\!e^x\!\cdot\!\csc x + x\!\cdot\!e^x\!\cdot\!(\text{-}\csc x\cot x)$

. . . . . . . .$y' \;=\;e^x\csc x + xe^x\csc x - xe^x\csc x\cot x$

. . . . . . . .$y' \;=\;e^x\csc x(1 + x - x\cot x)$
 
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Thanks for all help. Sorry i did forget to write cscx
$f('x)=(x+1)ecscx-xe^xcscxcotx$
 
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Use the backslash for a command for a trig function, followed by parentheses and the argument, like this:
Code:
$ \cos( \theta)$
yields $ \cos( \theta)$. It looks much better.
 
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soroban said:
Hello, Petrus!


$\text{We have the product of }three\text{ functions: }\:y \:=\:\underbrace{x}_f\cdot \underbrace{e^x}_g\cdot \underbrace{\csc x}_h$

$\text{There is an Extended Product Rule . . .}$

. . $\text{If }\,y \:=\:f(x)\!\cdot\!g(x)\!\cdot\!h(x)$

. . $\text{then: }\,y' \:=\:f'(x)\!\cdot\!g(x)\!\cdot\!h(x) + f(x)\!\cdot\!g'(x)\!\cdot\!h(x) + f(x)\!\cdot\!g(x)\!\cdot\!h'(x)$$\text{Therefore: }\:y' \;=\;1\!\cdot\!e^x\!\cdot\!\csc x + x\!\cdot\!e^x\!\cdot\!\csc x + x\!\cdot\!e^x\!\cdot\!(\text{-}\csc x\cot x)$

. . . . . . . .$y' \;=\;e^x\csc x + xe^x\csc x - xe^x\csc x\cot x$

. . . . . . . .$y' \;=\;e^x\csc x(1 + x - x\cot x)$
Hello Soroban,
I wanted to say i am really proud that you told me that! That is something really good to know that I never thought about. May I ask is that something should figure out by myself? I honestly just thought about with two functions! I say it again THANKS for sharing that idé
 

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What is the derivative of a function?

The derivative of a function is a mathematical concept that represents the rate of change or slope of a function at a specific point. It is denoted by the symbol "f'(x)" or "dy/dx".

What is the purpose of finding the derivative of a function?

The derivative of a function is used to analyze the behavior of a function, such as determining its minimum and maximum points, inflection points, and intervals of increase and decrease. It is also used in many real-world applications, such as physics, engineering, and economics.

How is the derivative of a function calculated?

The derivative of a function can be calculated using various methods, such as the power rule, product rule, quotient rule, and chain rule. These rules involve taking the derivative of each term in the function and combining them using algebraic operations.

What is the difference between the derivative and the integral of a function?

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