1. 3.8 Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Objective:
Students will be able to calculate derivatives of functions involving inverse trigonometric functions

2. Inverse Refresher

3. The graph of the inverse of a function f can be obtained by reflecting the graph of f across the line y=x.
A tangent line on the graph of the function f at a particular point would also be reflected.

5. Mr. Narwhal will have to display a little more patience as we take time to introduce a new notation.

8. Let’s now examine trigonometric inverses
Let’s now examine trigonometric inverses. First, let’s have a moment of recall…

10. Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
u is a function of x
These formulas already have the chain rule built into them.