Math Problem Statement

Find (∂w/∂x)_y,z if w = x^2 + y - z + sin t and x + y = t.

Solution

The problem asks us to find (wx)y,z\left(\frac{\partial w}{\partial x}\right)_{y,z}, where w=x2+yz+sintw = x^2 + y - z + \sin t and x+y=tx + y = t.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Recognize the problem structure:

  • w=x2+yz+sintw = x^2 + y - z + \sin t
  • The constraint: x+y=tx + y = t (which implicitly defines yy in terms of xx and tt).

2. Apply the constraint:

From x+y=tx + y = t, we can express yy as: y=txy = t - x This allows us to replace yy in the function ww with txt - x.

Thus, ww becomes: w=x2+(tx)z+sintw = x^2 + (t - x) - z + \sin t Simplifying: w=x2x+tz+sintw = x^2 - x + t - z + \sin t

3. Differentiate ww with respect to xx:

Now, to find wx\frac{\partial w}{\partial x}, we differentiate the simplified ww expression with respect to xx, treating tt and zz as constants.

wx=2x1\frac{\partial w}{\partial x} = 2x - 1

Thus, the answer is: 2x1\boxed{2x - 1}

Let me know if you'd like further details, or if you have more questions!

Here are some related questions to think about:

  1. How does the chain rule apply when functions involve constraints like x+y=tx + y = t?
  2. What would happen if tt depended on xx (i.e., if t=t(x)t = t(x))?
  3. Can you compute wy\frac{\partial w}{\partial y} directly from the original expression?
  4. How would the problem change if ww had terms like x2yx^2y?
  5. What if ww also depended on zz non-linearly (e.g., z2z^2)?

Tip: When dealing with constrained functions, always remember to incorporate the constraints before differentiating!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Partial Differentiation
Multivariable Calculus
Implicit Differentiation

Formulas

Partial derivative formula ∂w/∂x
Implicit constraint x + y = t

Theorems

Chain Rule for Partial Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate