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What is the derivative of the function given by the equation $2x + 3y = ext{sin}(x)$?
What is the derivative of the function given by the equation $2x + 3y = ext{sin}(x)$?
Given the equation $x^2 + xy + y^2 = 100$, what method can be used to find $ rac{dy}{dx}$?
Given the equation $x^2 + xy + y^2 = 100$, what method can be used to find $ rac{dy}{dx}$?
Which equation represents a trigonometric function involving the derivative $ rac{dy}{dx}$?
Which equation represents a trigonometric function involving the derivative $ rac{dy}{dx}$?
In the equation $y = ext{sin}^{-1} rac{1}{ ext{sqrt}{1+x^2}}$, what is the first step to find $ rac{dy}{dx}$?
In the equation $y = ext{sin}^{-1} rac{1}{ ext{sqrt}{1+x^2}}$, what is the first step to find $ rac{dy}{dx}$?
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What is a common method to solve for $ rac{dy}{dx}$ in multivariable equations?
What is a common method to solve for $ rac{dy}{dx}$ in multivariable equations?
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Study Notes
Implicit Differentiation
- The document focuses on finding the derivative (\frac{dy}{dx}) of equations, with the key task being to find the derivative of implicit functions where y is not explicitly defined as a function of x.
- This involves the concept of Implicit Differentiation, a technique to find derivatives of implicit functions.
- Implicit Differentiation involves differentiating both sides of the equation with respect to x, treating y as a function of x.
- This will lead to an expression with (\frac{dy}{dx}) on one side of the equation, which can be isolated to solve for the derivative.
Example Problems
- The provided problems showcase different types of implicit functions involving trigonometric functions, polynomials, and combinations of these.
- The problems range in complexity, from simple linear equations with trigonometric terms to more complex expressions with square roots and inverse trigonometric functions.
Concepts
- The document mentions 'Manipulations', signifying the need to rearrange and simplify equations before differentiating, potentially involving algebraic techniques.
- 'Continuity and Differentiability' points towards the requirement for the functions to be continuous and differentiable for the derivative to exist.
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Description
Test your understanding of implicit differentiation with this quiz. You will explore how to find the derivative \frac{dy}{dx} for various implicit functions. Solve problems involving trigonometric and polynomial equations to sharpen your skills in this essential calculus technique.
