Math Problem Statement

Let xy = 5 and dy/dt = 4. Find dx/dt when x = 5.

Solution

The problem in the image is as follows:

Given: xy=5anddydt=4xy = 5 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{dy}{dt} = 4 Find dxdt\frac{dx}{dt} when x=5x = 5.

Solution:

  1. Start by differentiating the equation xy=5xy = 5 with respect to time tt, using implicit differentiation. Recall that both xx and yy are functions of tt, so we apply the product rule:

ddt(xy)=ddt(5)\frac{d}{dt}(xy) = \frac{d}{dt}(5) Using the product rule for the left-hand side: dxdty+xdydt=0\frac{dx}{dt}y + x\frac{dy}{dt} = 0 (since the derivative of a constant, 5, is 0).

  1. Now, substitute the given information:
    • dydt=4\frac{dy}{dt} = 4
    • When x=5x = 5, solve for yy from the original equation xy=5xy = 5: 5y=5y=15y = 5 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = 1

So the equation becomes: dxdt(1)+5(4)=0\frac{dx}{dt}(1) + 5(4) = 0 dxdt+20=0\frac{dx}{dt} + 20 = 0 dxdt=20\frac{dx}{dt} = -20

Final Answer:

dxdt=20\frac{dx}{dt} = -20

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is implicit differentiation and when is it useful?
  2. Can you explain the product rule and its applications in calculus?
  3. How do you find dxdt\frac{dx}{dt} when both variables are changing with respect to time?
  4. If xy=7xy = 7 and dydt=3\frac{dy}{dt} = 3, how would you find dxdt\frac{dx}{dt} when x=7x = 7?
  5. How can you interpret the meaning of dxdt\frac{dx}{dt} in a physical scenario?

Tip: Always pay attention to when variables are functions of time, as you’ll often need to apply implicit differentiation in these cases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Implicit Differentiation
Derivatives
Rates of Change

Formulas

Product Rule
Implicit Differentiation Formula

Theorems

Product Rule Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12