7th Grader Learns Calculus: My Story

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The discussion revolves around calculus concepts, specifically differentiation and implicit differentiation, as a 7th grader seeks validation for their work involving trigonometric and logarithmic functions.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to differentiate several equations, questioning the correctness of their steps and results. Some participants express uncertainty about the second equation's differentiation and suggest an alternative approach for the square root function.

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Participants are actively engaging with the original poster's attempts, providing feedback on specific equations. There is a mix of agreement and questioning regarding the correctness of the differentiation steps, with suggestions for clarification and alternative methods being offered.

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The original poster is a 7th grader learning calculus in a private setting, which may influence their understanding and approach to the problems presented. There is a mention of a moderator's note regarding the appropriate forum for homework assignments.

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Last week my teacher realized how bright i was in math for doing some basic trigonometry as a 7th grader. Well actually half of my class knows some trigonometry but why pick me? So she picked some private environment for me to learn calculus, she thinks lessons in regular class is too easy. I wanted to say no but i thought it was going to be interesting.

I just wanted to know if these are right.
(y^2-sin(x)-x^2(y))+(ln x)^2=cos(x)
d/dx(y^2-sin(x)-x^2(y))+2(ln x))=d/dx(cos(x))<-- is that right?
2y(dy/dx)-cos(x)-2x(y)+(x^2)dy/dx+2/x=-sin(x) <-- Messy so yah.
(dy/dx)(2y-x^2)-cos(x)-2x(y)+2/x=-sin(x)
dy/dx(2y-x^2)=-sin(x)+cos(x)+2xy-2/x
dy/dx=(-sin(x)+cos(x)+2xy-2/x)/(2y-x^2)
So am i right?

(xy+x^2)=sqrt(x)
d/dx(xy+x^2)=d/dx((x)^-1)
y+x(dy/dx)+2x=-x^-2
x(dy/dx)=-x^2-y-2x
dy/dx=(x^2-2x-y)/x
How bout this?
 
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im pretty sure the first one is correct
but the second doesn't seem right to me
for the sqrt(x) try changing it to x^1/2 then differentiate from there
 
[C]alculus;2766925 said:
Last week my teacher realized how bright i was in math for doing some basic trigonometry as a 7th grader. Well actually half of my class knows some trigonometry but why pick me? So she picked some private environment for me to learn calculus, she thinks lessons in regular class is too easy. I wanted to say no but i thought it was going to be interesting.

I just wanted to know if these are right.
(y^2-sin(x)-x^2(y))+(ln x)^2=cos(x)
d/dx(y^2-sin(x)-x^2(y))+2(ln x))=d/dx(cos(x))<-- is that right?
2y(dy/dx)-cos(x)-2x(y)+(x^2)dy/dx+2/x=-sin(x) <-- Messy so yah.
(dy/dx)(2y-x^2)-cos(x)-2x(y)+2/x=-sin(x)
dy/dx(2y-x^2)=-sin(x)+cos(x)+2xy-2/x
dy/dx=(-sin(x)+cos(x)+2xy-2/x)/(2y-x^2)
So am i right?

(xy+x^2)=sqrt(x)
d/dx(xy+x^2)=d/dx((x)^-1)
sqrt(x)= x^(1/2) not x^-1.
y+x(dy/dx)+2x=-x^-2
x(dy/dx)=-x^2-y-2x
dy/dx=(x^2-2x-y)/x
How bout this?
 
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