How do I use implicit differentiation to find dy/dx in this given equation?

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To find dy/dx using implicit differentiation for the equation y - sin(xy) = x^2, the initial differentiation yields dy/dx y - cos(xy)(y + x dy/dx) = 2x. A common mistake noted is treating the derivative of y incorrectly; it should be d/dx(y) = dy/dx, not dy/dx y. After differentiating, it's essential to group like terms and factor out dy/dx to isolate it. This approach will lead to the correct expression for dy/dx.
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Use implicit differentiation to find dy/dx if y - sin(xy) = x^2.

What I've got is dy/dx y - cos(xy)(y+x dy/dx) = 2x

I don't know what I did and I don't know where to go from here.
 
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suchgreatheig said:

Homework Statement



Use implicit differentiation to find dy/dx if y - sin(xy) = x^2.


You will need to post your attempt.
 
slight mistake: \frac{d}{dx}(y)\ne\frac{dy}{dx}y

after differentiating, group like terms and factor out the y'
 
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