Implicit differentiation with exponential function

In summary, at point (2,0), exy+x2+y2= 5. The derivative is yexy+2x/x*exy+2y and the slope of the tangent line is 2.
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coolbeans33
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find dy/dx: exy+x2+y2= 5 at point (2,0)

I'm confused with finding the derivative with respect to x of exy.

this is what I did so far for just this part: exy*d(xy)/dx

exy*(y+x*dy/dx)

do I need to put the parentheses on here? I thought so because that is the part where I used the product rule. (but probably not, right?)

then for the entire function so far this is what I got:

exy*(y+x*dy/dx)+2x+2y*dy/dx=5

am I doing something wrong so far?
 
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coolbeans33 said:
find dy/dx: exy+x2+y2= 5 at point (2,0)

I'm confused with finding the derivative with respect to x of exy.

this is what I did so far for just this part: exy*d(xy)/dx

exy*(y+x*dy/dx)

do I need to put the parentheses on here? I thought so because that is the part where I used the product rule. (but probably not, right?)

then for the entire function so far this is what I got:

exy*(y+x*dy/dx)+2x+2y*dy/dx=5

am I doing something wrong so far?

Your differentiation of the left side looks good (yes you do need the parentheses as given by the chain rule), but the right side is a constant, so after implicitly differentiating with respect to $x$, what should it become?
 
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MarkFL said:
Your differentiation of the left side looks good (yes you do need the parentheses as given by the chain rule), but the right side is a constant, so after implicitly differentiating with respect to $x$, what should it become?

srry I forgot to put the "equals zero" in.

So I solved for the derivative and I got:

yexy+2x/x*exy+2y

and the slope of the tangent line at pt (2,0) is 2.
 
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We are given the implicit relation:

\(\displaystyle e^{xy}+x^2+y^2=5\)

Implicitly differentiating with respect to $x$, we find:

\(\displaystyle e^{xy}\left(x\frac{dy}{dx}+y \right)+2x+2y\frac{dy}{dx}=0\)

Next, we want to arrange this equation such that all terms having \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}\) as a factor are on one side, and the rest is on the other side:

\(\displaystyle xe^{xy}\frac{dy}{dx}+2y\frac{dy}{dx}=-\left(ye^{xy}+2x \right)\)

Factor the left side:

\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}\left(xe^{xy}+2y \right)=-\left(ye^{xy}+2x \right)\)

Divide through by \(\displaystyle xe^{xy}+2y\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=-\frac{ye^{xy}+2x}{xe^{xy}+2y}\)

Hence:

\(\displaystyle \left.\frac{dy}{dx} \right|_{(x,y)=(2,0)}=-\frac{0\cdot e^{2\cdot0}+2\cdot2}{2\cdot e^{2\cdot0}+2\cdot0}=-\frac{4}{2}=-2\)

Here is a plot of the equation and its tangent line:

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FAQ: Implicit differentiation with exponential function

What is implicit differentiation with exponential function?

Implicit differentiation with exponential function is a mathematical method used to find the derivative of a function that cannot be easily written in terms of x. It involves differentiating both sides of an equation with respect to x, and using the chain rule and product rule to find the derivative of the function.

Why is implicit differentiation used with exponential functions?

Implicit differentiation is used with exponential functions because these functions involve a variable raised to a power, making it difficult to find the derivative using traditional methods. Implicit differentiation allows us to find the derivative of the function without having to explicitly solve for the dependent variable.

What are the steps involved in implicit differentiation with exponential functions?

The first step is to differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x. Then, use the chain rule to find the derivative of the exponential function. Next, use the product rule to find the derivative of any other terms in the equation. Finally, solve for the derivative of the dependent variable by isolating it on one side of the equation.

Can implicit differentiation be used with any type of exponential function?

Yes, implicit differentiation can be used with any type of exponential function, including those with multiple variables and exponents. However, it may become more complex and involve multiple applications of the chain rule and product rule.

What are some applications of implicit differentiation with exponential functions?

Implicit differentiation with exponential functions is commonly used in physics, biology, and economics to model real-world situations. It can also be used in optimization problems to find the maximum or minimum value of a function. Additionally, it is an important tool in higher-level mathematics such as calculus and differential equations.

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