Implicit Differentiation and understanding the question?

In summary, the conversation discusses two problems related to differential equations. The first problem involves implicit differentiation and the second problem involves finding values for a given solution. The solution for the first problem is not checked but the use of the product rule is assumed. For the second problem, the advice is to plug the given solution into the equation and divide by it.
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kyin01
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Hi, I am working on my differential equations excercises and I encountered 2 problems.

First one is, I just wanted to check if I did this implicit differenriation right

Homework Statement


[tex]t^{2}[/tex] [tex]\bullet[/tex] y +[tex]y^{2}[/tex] = C where is is a constant

The Attempt at a Solution


My solution is
y [tex]\bullet[/tex] [tex]\frac{dy}{dt}[/tex] * (2t+2)=0



My 2nd question is understanding the question of the problem.
Its phrased like this:
"Find values of m so that y=exp(mx) is a solution of y'+2y=0"

I'm not sure exactly what to do, I've tried plugging in y=exp(mx) directly into the differential equation but I'm not sure what to do next. I've also tried solving the differential equation but I don't know where to go from there.
Any tips?


Thanks for your time.
 
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kyin01 said:
Hi, I am working on my differential equations excercises and I encountered 2 problems.

First one is, I just wanted to check if I did this implicit differenriation right

Homework Statement


[tex]t^{2}[/tex] [tex]\bullet[/tex] y +[tex]y^{2}[/tex] = C where is is a constant



The Attempt at a Solution


My solution is
y [tex]\bullet[/tex] [tex]\frac{dy}{dt}[/tex] * (2t+2)=0

I didn't check this one through but, I will assume you used the product rule for t2y


kyin01 said:
My 2nd question is understanding the question of the problem.
Its phrased like this:
"Find values of m so that y=exp(mx) is a solution of y'+2y=0"

I'm not sure exactly what to do, I've tried plugging in y=exp(mx) directly into the differential equation but I'm not sure what to do next. I've also tried solving the differential equation but I don't know where to go from there.
Any tips?


Thanks for your time.

yes plug it into the equation, and since emx≠ 0 for all x, you can divide by it
 

FAQ: Implicit Differentiation and understanding the question?

What is implicit differentiation?

Implicit differentiation is a mathematical technique used to find the derivative of an equation that is not explicitly written in terms of one variable. This is often used when the equation contains both x and y variables and cannot be easily solved for one variable.

Why is implicit differentiation important?

Implicit differentiation allows us to find the rate of change of a function that is not explicitly expressed in terms of one variable. This is useful in many fields such as physics, engineering, and economics, where equations often involve multiple variables.

How is implicit differentiation different from explicit differentiation?

In explicit differentiation, the derivative is found by explicitly solving for one variable in the equation. In implicit differentiation, the derivative is found by treating the variables as functions of each other and applying the chain rule.

What are some common mistakes when using implicit differentiation?

One common mistake is forgetting to apply the chain rule when differentiating a function with multiple variables. Another mistake is differentiating each term separately instead of treating them as a single function.

How can I improve my understanding of implicit differentiation?

To improve your understanding, it is important to practice solving various problems using implicit differentiation. It is also helpful to review the concepts of the chain rule and basic differentiation rules. Additionally, seeking help from a tutor or instructor can provide additional guidance and clarification.

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