Derivative Calculator: Find dy/dx for Various Functions

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The discussion revolves around finding derivatives for various functions, including trigonometric, implicit, and logarithmic forms. Participants also explore a related rates problem involving a conical tank and the rate of water inflow.

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  • Participants attempt to verify derivatives for several functions, questioning the correctness of their expressions and suggesting alternative methods for differentiation.
  • Some participants raise concerns about isolating variables before differentiation and the implications of implicit differentiation.
  • In the related rates problem, there is a discussion about the correct application of derivatives and the inclusion of the rate of change of height.

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There is ongoing exploration of various derivative problems, with some participants providing guidance on how to approach specific questions. The related rates problem has prompted corrections and clarifications regarding the differentiation process.

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Hey.. I'd appreciate it if you could guys could verify my answers for the following questions..

Find dy/dx:

1) y=arcsin(2x)
y'= (2)/sqrt(1-4x^2)

2) y=arctan(x^2)
y'= 2x/(1+x^4)

3) 3sqrt(x)=sqrt(y)
dy/dx=( 3.(x)^(-.5) / (y)^(-.5))

4) xy+y=x
dy/dx = (-y)/(x+y)

5) e^cosy=x^3 arctan y

(e^cosy) (-siny. dy/dx ) = 3x^2 + (1/1+y^2)dy/dx

6) Find slope of the following when x equals the indicated value.

A) xy+x+y=8, x=2

dy/dx= (-y-1)/(x+Y)
dy/dx= -3/4B) sin^2y + cos^2x=4, x=(pi/2)

9) 2x^2+y^2=4
Dy/dx= -2x/y

10) ln(xy)=4
ln ( x. dy/dx + y ) = 0
1/ x.dy/dx + y = 0
don't know how to proceed
dunno how to do this..

thanks much
 
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When writing your answer, always try to write y in terms of x. However, if y is too big to write then don't care.

for number 3 do you mean
\sqrt{x}[3] = \sqrt{y} OR
3 \sqrt{x} = \sqrt{y}
in either case you are wrong.
if it was the first one then i suggest you SQUARE both sides and differentiate
in the second one i suggest you do the same.

for number 4
xy + y = x , isolate for y before you differentiate. You can actually do that for this problem. SOmetimes you cannot in which case you have to do it implicitly


for number 10
How do you differentiate a logarithm?
THis is how i remember - this is not to be taken as theoretical or anything technical
(FLip the argument, apply natural log to the base of the logarithm and place taht in the denominator, then differentiate the argument of the logarithm itself.)

Argument = Stuff to which the logarithm is being applied.

Hope this is useful
 
hey thanks for your help..

I needed help with some other probs .. i'd appreciate your help

Water runs into a conical tank at the rate of 2 cubic feet per minute. The tank stands point down and has a height of 10 feet and a maximum radius of 5 feet. How fast is the water level rising when the water is 6feet deep?

A)

DV/dt=2

B=Pi r^2
h=2r
volume of cone = 1/3 B.H
V=1/3 (pi.r^2)(2r)
v= 2/3 ( pi. r^3)

now I need to find dv/dt when H=6, r = 3

dv/dt = 1/12 pi h^2
dv/dt = 0.03 feet / min approx

is trhat correcT?

also,

1) x+sin(y)= Pi/2
1+cosy dy/dx = 0
dy/dx = arccosy -1

2) tan (x+y)=x
x+y = arctan x
1+dy/dx = 1/(1+x^2) . 2x
dy/dx = 2x/(1+x^2) -1

3) cos(x)+cos(y)=2y
-sinx -siny dy/dx = 2
dy/dx = arcsiny (-2-sinx)

4) xy=e^(xy)
xdy/dx+y=e^(xy)
dy/dx = (e^(xy) - y )/( x)

5) taken from my first set of questions:

e^cosy= x^3 arctany
e^(Cosy) . ( -siny) = 3x^2 arctany + 1/1+y^2.dy/dx . x^3
therefore, dy/dx = (e^cosy. (-siny) - 3x^2arctan y . ( 1+y^2) ) / (x^3)
 
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for the related rates problem (the water draining in the tank) there is a mistake: when you take the derivative in respect to time, you forgot to include dh/dt. In addition, you already know dV/dt, so you don't solve for it. The problem includes that the rate that the volume changes is 2 ft^3/min.

it should read:
V= \frac {1}{12} \pi h^3
\frac {dV}{dT} = \frac {\pi h^2}{4} \frac {dh}{dt}
 
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