If y = x cos x, find dy/dx
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A.
sin x – x cos x -
B.
sin x + x cos x -
C.
cos x + x sin x -
D.
cos x – x sin x
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
y = x cos x
dy/dx = 1. cos x + x (-sin x)
= cos x – x sin x
y = x cos x
dy/dx = 1. cos x + x (-sin x)
= cos x – x sin x