How Do You Isolate dy/dx in Implicit Differentiation?

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the derivative dx/dy by implicit differentiation and the use of the chain rule. The correct solution is shown using both methods, and a mistake in the calculation of the 2xy term is corrected. The final answer is found to be the same for both methods.
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A_Munk3y
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implicit differentiation help :)

Homework Statement


Find dx/dy by implicit differentiation [itex](x2+ y)2+ x2+ xy2= 100[/itex]

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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm trying to use the chain rule to solve it... i got
The derivative ofb(x2+ y)2+ x2+ xy2= 100, with respect to x, is 2(x2+ y)(2x+1*(dy/dx))+ 2x+ y2+ 2xy(dy/dx)= 0.

This part is right i think (had help getting it) but I'm not sure how to get dy/dx by itself on one side. I'm getting,
2(x2+ y)(2x+1*(dy/dx))+ 2x+ y2+ 2xy(dy/dx)= 0

=> dy/dx = -2x-y2/2(x2+ y)(2x)(2xy)

I think that is wrong... because when i do the solution by multiplying the squares instead of the chain rule, i get
(x2+y)2+x2+xy2=100
=(x2+y)(x2+y)+x2+xy2=100
=(x4+2x2y+y2)+x2+(xy2)=100
4x3+(2x2*1)(dy/dx))+y*4x+2y(dy/dx)+2x+(x*2y(dy/dx))+(1*y2)=0
-(4x3+y*4x+2x+1*y2)=(dy/dx)(2x2+2y+x*2y)
dy/dx=-(4x3+y*4x+2x+1*y2)/(2x2+2y+x*2y)

and if i plug in (x,y) i.e (2,4) i get different answer for the chain rule one.
So what am i doing wrong? I'm pretty sure it's that i am not knowing how to bring the dy/dx on one side the right way using the chain rule
 
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This

2(x2+ y)(2x+1*(dy/dx))+ 2x+ y2+ 2xy(dy/dx)= 0
=> (dy/dx)= -2x-y2/ 2(2x2+y)(2x+1)(2xy)

Looks strange.

To solve it, expand the whole thing collect all terms that have a factor dy/dx on one side the rest on the other. Factorize out dy/dx and divide away the factor in front of it.
 
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That's what I'm trying to do :)
Except I'm failing at it lol...

I'll show how i went about it step by step so you can correct where i went wrong
2(x2+ y)(2x+1*(dy/dx))+ 2x+ y2+ 2xy(dy/dx)= 0
=> 2(x2+ y)(2x+1*(dy/dx))+2xy(d)y/dx)= -2x-y2
=> 2x+1*(dy/dx)+2xy(dy/dx)= -2x-y2/2(x2+ y)
=> 1*(dy/dx)+2xy(dy/dx)= -2x-y2/2(x2+ y)(2x)
=> dy/dx = -2x-y2/2(x2+ y)(2x)(2xy)
 
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[tex] 2(x^2+ y)(2x+1(dy/dx)) [/tex]
[tex] = 4x^3 + 2x^2(dy/dx) + 4yx + 2y(dy/dx) [/tex]

Right?

You can't just divide away the [tex] 2(x^2 + y) [/tex] because it is not a common factor on the left hand side.

If you had ab + c = d you can't just say that a + c = d/b.
 
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Oh! lol, i didn't know that :) Thanks for the info!

So is this correct?
2(x2+y)(2x+1*(dy/dx))+2x+y2+2xy(dy/dx)=0
=> 4x3+2x2(dy/dx)+2yx+2y(dy/dx)+2x+y2+2xy(dy/dx)=0
=> (dy/dx)*(2x2+2y+2xy)= -4x3-2yx-2x-y2
=> dy/dx = -4x3-2yx-2x-y2/ (2x2+2y+2xy)because I'm still getting a different answer :(
i got dy/dx=-(4x3+y*4x+2x+1*y2)/(2x2+2y+x*2y) using multiplying the squares.
 
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In the second line you forgot the 2xy term but then it popped back on the third line in the right hand side.

The answer in the end looks sort of right.
 
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yea, i forgot to put it in, but i knew it was there cause i had it right on my paper.
Question though:

For this I am getting --- (dy/dx)= -4x3-2yx-2x-y2/ (2x2+2y+2xy)
but when i multiplied the squares instead of using the chain rule, i got
dy/dx = -(4x3+y*4x+2x+1*y2)/(2x2+2y+x*2y)
dy/dx = -4x3-4xy-2x-y2/ (2x2+2y+2xy)


They are very similar, but they are still different (the difference is the 2xy//4xy in the numerator). Did i do the math wrong somewhere?
 
  • #8


I made a mistake when getting the 2xy term. It should have been 4xy. Then they are the same.

I fixed my stuff above. (You might need to refresh the page to see the changes).
 
  • #9


Oh :) Ok i see where it is.
Well, thanks a lot man! I really appreciate all the help
 

FAQ: How Do You Isolate dy/dx in Implicit Differentiation?

What is implicit differentiation and why is it important?

Implicit differentiation is a mathematical technique used to find the derivative of a function that is not explicitly defined. It is important because it allows us to find the rate of change of a variable in a relationship where it is not explicitly defined.

How is implicit differentiation different from explicit differentiation?

Explicit differentiation is used to find the derivative of a function where the variable is explicitly defined, while implicit differentiation is used when the variable is not explicitly defined. In implicit differentiation, the chain rule and product rule are applied to find the derivative.

What are the steps involved in implicit differentiation?

The steps involved in implicit differentiation are:

  1. Identify the dependent and independent variables in the equation.
  2. Use the chain rule to find the derivative of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.
  3. Apply the product rule to any terms that involve multiplication.
  4. Use the power rule to find the derivative of any terms raised to a power.
  5. Solve for the derivative of the dependent variable.

What are some common mistakes to avoid in implicit differentiation?

Some common mistakes to avoid in implicit differentiation are:

  • Not identifying the dependent and independent variables correctly.
  • Forgetting to apply the chain rule or product rule.
  • Incorrectly applying the power rule.
  • Not simplifying the final derivative expression.

How can implicit differentiation be applied in real-life situations?

Implicit differentiation can be applied in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics. It is used to find the rates of change of quantities in relationships where they are not explicitly defined. For example, in physics, it can be used to find the velocity of an object given its position and acceleration. In economics, it can be used to find the marginal cost or revenue of a product.

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