Find d/dx(ln(x/x²+1)) without using the Quotient Rule.
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6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Problem 7.3.5
Textbook Question
Express sinh⁻¹ x in terms of logarithms.

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Recall the definition of the inverse hyperbolic sine function: sinh⁻¹(x) is the value y such that sinh(y) = x.
Use the definition of the hyperbolic sine function: sinh(y) = (e^y - e^(-y)) / 2.
Set sinh(y) equal to x: (e^y - e^(-y)) / 2 = x.
Multiply through by 2 to eliminate the fraction: e^y - e^(-y) = 2x.
Rewrite the equation in terms of e^y: e^y = x + √(x² + 1). Then take the natural logarithm of both sides to express y in terms of logarithms: sinh⁻¹(x) = ln(x + √(x² + 1)).

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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Inverse Hyperbolic Functions
Inverse hyperbolic functions, such as sinh⁻¹ x, are the inverses of hyperbolic functions. They allow us to find the value of the original variable when given the output of the hyperbolic function. For example, sinh(x) = y implies that x = sinh⁻¹(y). Understanding these functions is crucial for expressing them in alternative forms, such as logarithmic expressions.
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Logarithmic Identities
Logarithmic identities are mathematical properties that relate logarithms to one another and to exponential functions. For instance, the identity for the inverse hyperbolic sine function is sinh⁻¹(x) = ln(x + √(x² + 1)). This identity is essential for converting hyperbolic functions into logarithmic form, which is often more useful in calculus and analysis.
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Domain and Range of Functions
The domain and range of functions describe the set of possible input values (domain) and the resulting output values (range). For sinh⁻¹ x, the domain is all real numbers, while the range is also all real numbers. Understanding these properties is important when working with inverse functions, as they help ensure that the transformations maintain valid outputs.
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