Math Problem Statement
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If 2x^2 - 3y^2 = 2, find the two values of dy/dx when x = 5.
Solution
We are given the equation:
Step 1: Differentiate both sides implicitly
Differentiate both terms with respect to :
Using the power rule:
Step 2: Solve for
Rearrange the equation:
Step 3: Find values at
We substitute into the original equation to find :
Step 4: Compute for both values of
For :
For :
Final Answer:
The two values of when are:
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Here are five related questions to explore further:
- How do you apply implicit differentiation to more complex equations?
- What is the geometric interpretation of having two values for ?
- How does implicit differentiation differ from explicit differentiation?
- Can you use a different method to find for this problem?
- What happens if we solve for explicitly before differentiating?
Tip: Always check for both positive and negative values of when solving for derivatives implicitly!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Implicit Differentiation
Derivatives
Algebraic Manipulation
Formulas
Implicit Differentiation: d/dx [f(x, y) = 0]
Power Rule: d/dx [x^n] = n*x^(n-1)
Theorems
Implicit Differentiation Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12