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The Derivatives of Arcsec \(x\), Arctan \(x\), and Tan \(x\)

by Norman Schaumberger (Bronx Community College)

This article originally appeared in:
College Mathematics Journal
May, 1986

Subject classification(s): Calculus | Single Variable Calculus
Applicable Course(s): 3.2 Mainstream Calculus II

Using geometry to find the derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions


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One-Variable Calculus | Differentiation: Calculation Rules
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