Implicit Differentiation w/ trig functions check

In summary, to find dy/dx when y*sin(x^2)=5, we used the chain rule and isolated the term with dy/dx to get dy/dx=-2xy*Cotx2.
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Homework Statement


Determine dy/dx when

y*sin(x2)=5

The Attempt at a Solution


y*2xcos(x2) dx/dx + sin(x2)*1 dy/dx = 0

2xy cos(x2)*dy/dx = -sin(x2)

dy/dx = -sin(x2) / 2xy cos(x2)

dy/dx = -2xy tan(x2)
 
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How did 2xy magically pop from the denominator to the numerator?
 
  • #3
Would it be +2xy tan(x2)?
 
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y*2xcos(x2) dx/dx + sin(x2)*1 dy/dx = 0

2xy cos(x2)*dy/dx = -sin(x2)

What I notice is that you separated sin(x^2)dy/dx by subtraction..which is obviously "illegal"

Try isolating the term with dy/dx in it and then try to isolate just the dy/dx
 
  • #5
I didn't even notice I did that

Working it out again:

y*2xcos(x2) dx/dx + sin(x2)dy/dx = 0

sin(x2)dy/dx = -2xycos(x2)

dy/dx = -2xycos(x2) / sin(x2)

dy/dx=-2xy*Cotx2
 
  • #6
That looks better.
 

FAQ: Implicit Differentiation w/ trig functions check

1. 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. It involves treating one variable as a function of the other variable and using the chain rule to find the derivative.

2. How is implicit differentiation different from regular differentiation?

Regular differentiation is used to find the derivative of a function that is written explicitly in terms of one variable. Implicit differentiation is used when the equation is not written explicitly in terms of one variable, and it allows us to find the derivative of a function when both variables are present in the equation.

3. What are the steps for performing implicit differentiation?

The steps for performing implicit differentiation are:

  1. Identify the variables in the equation.
  2. Differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to the variable you want to find the derivative of.
  3. Use the chain rule to differentiate any terms that involve the other variable.
  4. Solve the resulting equation for the derivative.

4. How do trigonometric functions factor into implicit differentiation?

Trigonometric functions are often present in equations that require implicit differentiation. When differentiating trigonometric functions, we use the chain rule and the derivatives of the trigonometric functions themselves, which can be found in a table of derivatives.

5. How do I know if my answer is correct when using implicit differentiation with trig functions?

You can check your answer by substituting the values of the variables back into the original equation. If the resulting equation is true, then your answer is correct. You can also use a graphing calculator to graph both the original equation and your derivative and see if they match up.

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