Differentiate both sides with respect to x

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Find dy/dx.

x^5 log_{2}y-10 = 0
Differentiate both sides with respect to x.
5x^4 log_{2}y + x^5/ (y ln2) dy/dx = 0
dy/dx = -50y ln2 / x^6

Is it correct? please tell me..
 
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Yes, it is correct.
 


Yes, your differentiation is correct. The product rule was used to differentiate the first term, and the chain rule was used to differentiate the logarithmic term. The result is a derivative in terms of both x and y, which can be simplified further if needed. Great job!
 
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