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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.
Show your work.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.
Implicit differentiation is a mathematical technique used to find the derivative of a function that is written in an implicit form, where the dependent variable is not explicitly expressed in terms of the independent variable.
Implicit differentiation is used when it is difficult or impossible to find the derivative of a function using traditional methods, such as the power rule or product rule. It allows us to find the derivative of a function without having to solve for the dependent variable.
To perform implicit differentiation, the chain rule and product rule are applied to the function. The dependent variable is treated as a function of the independent variable, and the derivative is found by differentiating each term with respect to the independent variable.
Implicit differentiation cannot be used for functions that are not differentiable, such as those with discontinuities or vertical tangents. It also cannot be used for functions with multiple dependent variables.
Implicit differentiation is used in various fields of science and engineering, such as physics, chemistry, and economics. It can be used to analyze the rate of change in a system or to optimize a process. It is also used in computer graphics to create curved surfaces and in image processing to detect edges and shapes.