Questions: Calculate the derivative of h(x) = 2 sin x + 3 cos x.
Transcript text: Question
Calculate the derivative of $h(x)=2 \sin x+3 \cos x$.
Select the correct answer below:
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the derivative of the function \( h(x) = 2 \sin x + 3 \cos x \), apply the basic differentiation rules for sine and cosine. The derivative of \(\sin x\) is \(\cos x\), and the derivative of \(\cos x\) is \(-\sin x\). Use these rules to differentiate each term separately.
Step 1: Differentiate Each Term
To find the derivative of \( h(x) = 2 \sin x + 3 \cos x \), differentiate each term separately:
The derivative of \( 2 \sin x \) is \( 2 \cos x \).
The derivative of \( 3 \cos x \) is \(-3 \sin x\).
Step 2: Combine the Derivatives
Combine the derivatives of each term to get the derivative of the entire function:
\[
h'(x) = 2 \cos x - 3 \sin x
\]
Final Answer
The derivative of \( h(x) = 2 \sin x + 3 \cos x \) is:
\[
\boxed{h'(x) = 2 \cos x - 3 \sin x}
\]