Implicit Differentiatoin question

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The discussion revolves around the implicit differentiation of the equation (x^3 y^4)^5 = x - y. The initial derivative calculated by Chris is incorrect, as pointed out by another participant. The correct derivative, as provided by the book, is y' = (1 - 15x^14y^20) / (1 + 20x^15y^19). The error stems from not properly differentiating the left side of the equation. Proper notation, such as using curly brackets for powers involving multiple characters, is also emphasized for clarity.
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Hello all.
I am given the equation (x^3 y^4)^5 = x-y

my derivative is 1/ (15x^2 20y^3(x^3y^4)^4)=y'

But the book says: y'=(1-15x^14y^20)/(1+20x^15y^19)

Where did I go wrong?

Thanks so much
Chris
 
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You didn't differentiate the left side correctly. Try again.
 
compute_a_nerd said:
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But the book says: y'=(1-15x^14y^20)/(1+20x^15y^19)

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Chris
You need to put curly brackets around all of your power if there is more than one character involved - like so,

y'=(1-15x^{14}y^{20})/(1+20x^{15}y^{19})
 
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