Is This Calculation of ∂z/∂x Correct for the Given Function?

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Homework Statement


∂z/∂x of ycos(xz)+(4xy)-2z^2x^3=5x[/B]

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The Attempt at a Solution


∂z/∂x=(5+yz-4y+6z^2x^2)/(-yxsin(xz)-4zx^3)[/B]

Is this correct? Just trying to make sure that's the correct answer. I appreciate the help. I can post my work if need be. Thanks
 
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Close, but check your work. There is at least a sine term missing in the numerator. Better yet, show your work.
 
-y*sin(xz)*(z+x(∂z/∂x))+4y-4zx^3(∂z/∂x)-6z^2x^2 = 5

This is what I have before rearranging and factoring for ∂z/∂x
 
njo said:
-y*sin(xz)*(z+x(∂z/∂x))+4y-4zx^3(∂z/∂x)-6z^2x^2 = 5

This is what I have before rearranging and factoring for ∂z/∂x

That looks good. If you carefully do the algebra solving for ##\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}## you should be OK.
 
(5+yzsin(xz)-4y+6z^2x^2)/(-yxsin(xz)-4zx^3) = ∂z/∂x

Pretty sure this is right. Just messed up on my algebra. Thank you so much. The internet is great.
 
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