Derivative of arctangent: The derivative of arctan(x) is 1 / (1 + x squared).
How to apply it: Apply this when differentiating inverse tangent expressions; combine with chain rule for arctan(g(x)).
Course: AP Calculus BC · Unit: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
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