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If y = x cos x, find dy/dx

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

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