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If y = 3 cos(x/3), find dy/dx when x = (3π/2)

A
1
B
-3
C
2
D
-1
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Correct Option: D

y = 3cos(x/3)

dy/dx = 3x(1/3)x - sin (x/3)

= - sin x/3

But x = 3π/2 ∴ -sin(x/3) = -sin(3π/6)

= -sin (3 * 180)/6

= - sin 90

= -1

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