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AP Calculus AB 2.10 Reciprocal Trig Derivative Review

Review AP Calculus AB 2.10 by connecting reciprocal trigonometric identities with derivative rules, then practise choosing and simplifying the correct formula.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Calculus AB

Exam points

  • differentiate reciprocal trigonometric functions using equivalent forms
  • simplify signs and factors in tangent, cotangent, secant and cosecant derivatives

2.10 Finding the Derivatives of Tangent, Cotangent, Secant, and/or Cosecant Functions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

If f(x)=secxtanxf(x)=\sec x \tan x, then f(x)=f^{\prime}(x)=

A

sec3x+secxtan2x\sec ^{3} x+\sec x \tan ^{2} x

B

2sec2xtanx2 \sec ^{2} x \tan x

C

sec3xtanx\sec ^{3} x \tan x

D

secx\sec x

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