Determine (dy/dx) using implicit differentiation

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The problem involves using implicit differentiation to find the derivative (dy/dx) of the equation cos(x^2 y^2) = x. Participants express confusion about the differentiation process and the subsequent algebraic manipulation.

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  • Participants attempt to differentiate both sides of the equation, applying the chain rule and product rule. There are questions regarding the correctness of their differentiation steps and the resulting expressions for dy/dx.

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Some participants have provided their differentiation attempts, while others have pointed out the importance of not providing complete solutions. There is an ongoing exploration of the differentiation process and the algebra involved.

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Determine (dy/dx) using implicit differentiation.

cos(X^2Y^2) = x

I'm really confused what to do now..i think the next steps are:

d/dx [cos(X^2*Y^2)] = d/dx [x]
= -sin(X^2*Y^2)* ((X^2*2Y dy/dx) + (Y^2*2X)) = 1
= -2YX^2 sin(X^2*Y^2) dy/dx + -2XY^2sin(X^2*Y^2) = 1
= -2YX^2 sin(X^2*Y^2) dy/dx = 1 + -2XY^2sin(X^2*Y^2)
= dy/dx = (1 + -2XY^2sin(X^2*Y^2))/ (-2YX^2 sin(X^2*Y^2))

Can someone tell me if this is correct?
 
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[tex]cos(x^2 y^2)=x[/tex]

[tex]\frac{d}{dx}[cos(x^2 y^2)]=\frac{d}{dx}[x][/tex]

[tex]-sin(x^2 y^2) [\frac{d}{dx}(x^2 y^2)] = 1[/tex]

[tex]-sin(x^2 y^2) [2y^2x + 2x^2y\frac{dy}{dx}] = 1[/tex]

[tex]-sin(x^2 y^2)2y^2x -sin(x^2 y^2)2x^2y\frac{dy}{dx} = 1[/tex]

[tex]-sin(x^2 y^2)2x^2y\frac{dy}{dx} = 1+sin(x^2 y^2)2y^2x[/tex]

[tex]\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1+sin(x^2 y^2)2y^2x}{-sin(x^2 y^2)2x^2y}[/tex]
 
cool thanks
 
atqamar, please note that one should not provide full solutions in the homework forums, but rather should offer guidance and hints as to how to proceed.
 

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