How to Solve Implicit Differentiation Problems with Tan(xy)=xy?

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okay, so i have the problem tan(xy)=xy and i am told to implicitly differentiate in terms of x and y. when i do, i keep getting an indefinite answer. i need help because i know that's not right.
 
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blader324 said:
okay, so i have the problem tan(xy)=xy and i am told to implicitly differentiate in terms of x and y. when i do, i keep getting an indefinite answer. i need help because i know that's not right.
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nevermind...i was able to figure it out...sorry about that :)