Find the Derivative of the Function $y = 2 \cos 5 x$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function. $y = 2 \cos 5 x$

• A) \(y ^ { \prime } = - 10 \sin 5 x\)
• B) \(y ^ { \prime } = 10 \sin 5 x\)
• C) \(y ^ { \prime } = - 2 \sin 5 x\)
• D) \(y ^ { \prime } = - 10 \cos 5 x\)
• E) \(y ^ { \prime } = - 5 \sin 5 x\)

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