Implicit Differentiation Question

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Homework Statement


Prove that
\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{y}{x}
for
\sqrt{\frac{x}{y}}+\sqrt{\frac{y}{x}}=10
x is not equal to y which is not equal to 0


The Attempt at a Solution


Tried all the normal methods but none seem to work...anyone have any ideas?
 
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hoaver said:

The Attempt at a Solution


Tried all the normal methods but none seem to work...anyone have any ideas?

Really?...show us!:smile:
 
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