The derivative of tan(x) is -1/[cos(x)]^2. Use the chain rule to find (tan(x^2))'

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Derivative : solution of exercise 4.3 - Basic math level

Find the derivative f' of f(x) = tan(x²) using the derivative formulas for trig functions and the chain rule.

(tanx)' = -1/cos2(x)

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