Complicated implicit multivariable differentiation problem

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The forum discussion centers on solving a complicated implicit multivariable differentiation problem involving the surface defined by the equation x6y5 + y4z5 + z9x7 + 4xyz = 7. The user successfully derived the first partial derivative of z with respect to x, yielding a value of -17/18 at the point (1, 1). However, attempts to differentiate this expression further to find the second partial derivative resulted in incorrect values, indicating a need for careful term management during implicit differentiation.

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Homework Statement


Given that the surface [itex]x^{6}y^{5}+y^{4}z^{5}+z^{9}x^{7}+4xyz=7[/itex] has the equation z = f(x, y) in a neighborhood of the point (1, 1, 1) with f(x,y) differentiable, find:

[itex]\displaystyle\frac{\partial^{2} f}{\partial x^{2}}(1,1) = ?[/itex]

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To make things easier, i have already found an expression for the partial derivative of z with respect to x:

[itex]\displaystyle\frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = \displaystyle\frac{-6x^{5}y^{5}-7z^{9}x^{6}-4yz}{5y^{4}z^{4}+9z^{8}x^{7}+4xy}[/itex]

And at (1, 1), it's value is -17/18. I have tried to differentiate the expression with respect to x going from this general expression and doing so implicitly and then collecting the terms, however, i get two different results which are both wrong: 1129/729 and -160416. Is there an easier way to approach this problem or it is just tedious differentiation and being extremely careful with the terms?
 
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Should that first term on the denominator be 5y4z4 instead?
 
danago said:
Should that first term on the denominator be 5y4z4 instead?
Yes I'm sorry. I've fixed it but it won't affect the result anyways (as we have a y = 1 and we are differentiating with respect to x)
 

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