How do I find the derivative of y=arcsin(e^x)?

1 Answer
Nov 22, 2015

(e^x)/(sqrt(1-e^(2x))

Explanation:

Know that d/dx[arcsin(u)]=(u')/(sqrt(1-u^2).

y'=(d/dx[e^x])/(sqrt(1-(e^x)^2))=(e^x)/(sqrt(1-e^(2x))

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