Differentiate two variables functions

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The discussion centers on the differentiation of functions involving multiple variables, specifically the equation f(x) = g(y, z). The user seeks to compute dx using the relation dx = {(\frac{\partial f}{\partial x})}^{-1}( \frac{\partial g}{\partial y}dy + \frac{\partial g}{\partial z}dz ). This relation is confirmed as correct, with the caveat that it is invalid where the partial derivative \frac{\partial f}{\partial x} equals zero, although this may not be a concern for the user's specific domain of interest.

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Hi,
I am dealing with an equality of the form:
f(x)=g(y,z)
and I need to compute ##dx##.
Is the following relation correct?
dx={(\frac{\partial f}{\partial x})}^{-1}( \frac{\partial g}{\partial y}dy + \frac{\partial g}{\partial z}dz )

Thank you in advance.
 
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Yes, that's correct. Of course it breaks down at points where ##\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}## is zero, but maybe that's not in the domain of interest.
 
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