Find the derivative of $f(x) = (9x^4 - 8x^{-3}) \sec(x)$. (Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed.) $f'(x) = $
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This function is a product of two functions: $u(x) = 9x^4 - 8x^{-3}$ and $v(x) = \sec(x)$. We will use the product rule for differentiation, which states that if $f(x) = u(x)v(x)$, then $f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x)$. Step 2: Find the derivative of $u(x)$. $u(x) Show more…
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