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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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Derivatives in Differential Form


In Exercises 17–28, find dy.


xy² − 4x³/² − y = 0

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First, identify the given equation: \( xy^2 - 4x^{3/2} - y = 0 \). This is an implicit function involving both x and y.
To find \( \frac{dy}{dx} \), we need to differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x. Remember that y is a function of x, so use implicit differentiation.
Differentiate each term: For \( xy^2 \), use the product rule: \( \frac{d}{dx}(xy^2) = x \frac{d}{dx}(y^2) + y^2 \frac{d}{dx}(x) \). For \( y^2 \), use the chain rule: \( \frac{d}{dx}(y^2) = 2y \frac{dy}{dx} \).
Differentiate \( -4x^{3/2} \) using the power rule: \( \frac{d}{dx}(-4x^{3/2}) = -4 \cdot \frac{3}{2}x^{1/2} \).
Differentiate \( -y \) with respect to x: \( \frac{d}{dx}(-y) = -\frac{dy}{dx} \). Combine all differentiated terms and solve for \( \frac{dy}{dx} \).

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Implicit Differentiation

Implicit differentiation is a technique used to differentiate equations where the dependent and independent variables are not explicitly separated. In this method, we differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to the independent variable, applying the chain rule when necessary. This allows us to find the derivative of one variable in terms of the other, even when they are intertwined.
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Chain Rule

The chain rule is a fundamental principle in calculus that allows us to differentiate composite functions. It states that if a function y is composed of another function u, then the derivative of y with respect to x can be found by multiplying the derivative of y with respect to u by the derivative of u with respect to x. This is crucial when dealing with implicit functions where one variable depends on another.
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Differential Notation

Differential notation involves expressing derivatives in terms of differentials, such as dy and dx. In the context of implicit differentiation, dy represents the change in the dependent variable y, while dx represents the change in the independent variable x. Understanding this notation is essential for solving equations involving derivatives, as it helps clarify the relationship between the variables and their rates of change.
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