MHB Can Implicit Differentiation Be Done by Separation of Variables?

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Implicit differentiation can be approached through separation of variables, as demonstrated with the equation 2x^2 + x + xy = 1. By rearranging the equation to isolate y, it becomes y = (2x^2 + x + 1)/x. Differentiating this expression yields y' = 2 - 1/x^2. The discussion emphasizes the importance of careful sign management during differentiation, as errors can easily occur. Overall, the thread concludes that implicit differentiation can indeed be performed using separation of variables, provided the calculations are accurate.
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$\tiny{s8.2.6.2}$
Find y' of $2x^2+x+xy=1
$\begin{array}{lll}
\textit{separate variables}
&xy=2x^2+x+1 \implies y=\dfrac{2x^2+x+1}{x}\implies 2x+1+x^{-1}
&(1)\\ \\
\textit{differencate both sides}
&y'=2-\dfrac{1}{x^2}
&(2)
\end{array}

ok it seems we can do any implicit differentiation by separation or not?
I think I got the right answer hopefully
 
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watch those signs ...

$y=\dfrac{1-x-2x^2}{x} = \dfrac{1}{x} - 1 - 2x$

$y’ = -\dfrac{1}{x^2} - 2$
 
skeeter said:
watch those signs ...

$y=\dfrac{1-x-2x^2}{x} = \dfrac{1}{x} - 1 - 2x$

$y’ = -\dfrac{1}{x^2} - 2$
yikes... ok
 
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