Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation: 6x^2+8xy+y^2=6

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The discussion focuses on finding dy/dx using implicit differentiation for the equations 6x^2 + 8xy + y^2 = 6 and 3x^2 = (2 - y)/(2 + y). The first equation's differentiation led to a miscalculation involving the product rule and the chain rule, particularly with the y^2 term. Participants highlighted the need to correctly apply the chain rule and avoid combining terms incorrectly, emphasizing the importance of careful differentiation. In the second equation, confusion arose from applying the quotient rule and handling the derivatives of both the numerator and denominator, leading to sign errors. Overall, the conversation underscores the critical steps in implicit differentiation and common pitfalls to avoid.
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Homework Statement


Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation: 6x^2+8xy+y^2=6


Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm using y'=(dy/dx)

I found the derivative of the above problem.
12x+8xy'+10y=0 (I used the product rule to find the derivative of 8xy')

12x+8xy'+10y=0

8xy'=-12x-10y

xy'=(-12x-10y)/(8x)

I checked the answer in the back of the book and it was y'=(-6x-4y)/(4x+y)

I'm not sure where I missed a step or a calculation error

Thanks!
 
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You forgot the chain rule on your y^2 term.
 
6x^2+8xy+y^2=6

12x+8xy' +8y + 2y**=0

This is wrong ...
 
i see what you tried to do. u tried to combine the 8y and 2y(dy/dx). they cannot be added together.

p.s.
next time u get stuck on something like this u can always work backwards. you could take the book's answer and multiply the top and bottom by 2. then u can figure it out from there
 
First of, thanks for all the help on my previous question, I have another one!

1. Homework Statement
Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation: 3x^2=(2-y)/(2+y)


2. Homework Equations
n/a


3. The Attempt at a Solution
I'm using y'=(dy/dx)

I found the derivative of the above problem.
First I used the quotient rule...
6x=[(2+y)(y')-(2-y)(y')]/(2+y)^2

6x=(2y'+yy'-2y'+yy')

6x=2yy'/(2+yy')^2

After this, I got into a jumbled mess, I wasn't sure if I had to add y' to the bottom of the quotient rule.


I checked the answer in the back of the book and it was y'=-3x(2+y)^2/2


Thanks!
 
staples82 said:
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6x=[(2+y)(y')-(2-y)(y')]/(2+y)^2

Don't forget that the first term in the numerator involves the derivative of (2 - y), so the quotient should be

[(2+y)(-y')-(2-y)(y')]/(2+y)^2 .

You could multiply by (2+y)^2 to get

6x · [(2+y)^2] = -2y' - yy' - 2y' + yy' = -4y'

and solve for y' .
 
staples82 said:
First of, thanks for all the help on my previous question, I have another one!

1. Homework Statement
Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation: 3x^2=(2-y)/(2+y)


2. Homework Equations
n/a


3. The Attempt at a Solution
I'm using y'=(dy/dx)

I found the derivative of the above problem.
First I used the quotient rule...
6x=[(2+y)(y')-(2-y)(y')]/(2+y)^2
Sign error: what's the derivitive of (2-y) ?

6x=(2y'+yy'-2y'+yy')
What happened to the denominator on the RHS?

6x=2yy'/(2+yy')^2
How did (2+y)^2 from before become (2+yy')^2 ?
 

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