Derivative of sin(y) = x

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$$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$$

The lecturer made the comment "the domain of x is between -1 and 1". if the domain of x is 1, the equation turns into

$$\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-1^2}}$$ and x becomes 0

$$\frac{1}{0}$$

Why is 1 a domain of x since it will cause the equation to divide by zero which is indeterminate

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The step is made for the proof that

$$(\arcsin x)'=\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$$

which is indeed not defined for $x=\pm 1$, that is $x\in(-1,1)$, since the tangent at that point is vertical.

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