Derivative of arccosine: The derivative of arccos(x) is -1 / sqrt(1 minus x squared), for |x| < 1.
How to apply it: Note the negative sign distinguishing it from the arcsine derivative.
Course: AP Calculus AB · Unit: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
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