Thread: finding derivative

If y=tanx how is dx/dt= 2? I dont understand where the 2 came from.

I think i see now. If something changes 2 units per time unit?

Originally Posted by droidus

If y=tanx how is dx/dt= 2? I dont understand where the 2 came from.

I don't either (unless it was a given condition). Is there more to this problem that you've not mentioned?

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You give y as a function of x but ask for the derivative of x with respect to t. There must be some other information, such as giving x as a function of t, that you did not post.