Multi Calculus- Partial Derivatives

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The problem involves finding the partial derivative of a function K(s,t) defined in terms of two variables x(s,t) and y(s,t), which are determined by a system of equations. The function H(x,y) is also defined, and the relationship between these functions is explored through the application of the chain rule.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss applying the chain rule to differentiate K(s,t) with respect to t, questioning the assumptions about the relationships between x, y, s, and t.
  • Some participants express confusion about the correct application of the chain rule and the implications of their assumptions regarding the functions involved.
  • There is an exploration of the derivatives Kx and Ky, with attempts to clarify the relationships between the variables.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their attempts and questioning their reasoning. Some guidance has been provided regarding the application of the chain rule, but there is still uncertainty about the correct expressions for the derivatives and the implications of the values of s and t.

Contextual Notes

Participants are translating the problem from another language, which may affect the clarity of the original equations. There is also a mention of potential confusion regarding the values of s and t being zero and how that relates to the values of x and y.

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Homework Statement



I am translating the question from another language so it might not be word to word with the original question.

assume x(s,t) and y(s,t) determined by these two functions:

sin(xt) +x+s=1
eyt+y(s+1)=1

The following function is defined H(x,y)=x2+y2-xy
such that
K(s,t)=H(x(s,t),y(s,t))

find the partial derivative Kt(0,0) (the derivative of K in terms of t)

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



first I wanted to solve the first two equation system in terms of x and y, but it didn't work.
tried also plugging them into H, no success.

Would appreciate any help.
Roni
 
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Start by applying the chain rule to [itex]H[/itex]...
 
gabbagabbahey said:
Start by applying the chain rule to [itex]H[/itex]...
what do you mean by the chain rule ?

should I first replace the x,y with s,t ?
I don't really see the lead ...
would appreciate if you could give any more hints but I'm going to try it also
 
I tried the chain rule, but looks like I'm doing something wrong.

Kt=Kx*Xt+Ky*Yt

I am assuming K(x,y)=H(x,y), a correct assumption ?
I am getting 0 and that's not the answer.
Kx=2x-y
Ky=2y-x

no matter what I multiply these by, I must get a zero but the answer is not zero.
So I guess I am missing something
 
Roni1985 said:
I tried the chain rule, but looks like I'm doing something wrong.

Kt=Kx*Xt+Ky*Yt

I am assuming K(x,y)=H(x,y), a correct assumption ?

Well, sort of. [itex]K(s,t)[/itex] is explicitly a function of [itex]s[/itex] and [itex]t[/itex] only. You know that [itex]x[/itex] and [itex]y[/itex] are also some function of [itex]s[/itex] and [itex]t[/itex] and that

[tex]K(s,t)=H(x(s,t),y(s,t))=[x(s,t)]^2+[y(s,t)]^2+x(s,t)y(s,t)[/itex]<br /> <br /> So, it is more correct to say <br /> <br /> [tex]K_t(s,t)=H_x x_t+H_y y_t[/itex]<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I am getting 0 and that's not the answer.<br /> K<sub>x</sub>=2x-y<br /> K<sub>y</sub>=2y-x </div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Well, [itex]H_x=2x-y[/itex] and [itex]H_y=2y-x[/itex]...but what about [itex]x_t[/itex] and [itex]y_t[/itex]...what are you getting for those?[/tex][/tex]
 
gabbagabbahey said:
Well, sort of. [itex]K(s,t)[/itex] is explicitly a function of [itex]s[/itex] and [itex]t[/itex] only. You know that [itex]x[/itex] and [itex]y[/itex] are also some function of [itex]s[/itex] and [itex]t[/itex] and that

[tex]K(s,t)=H(x(s,t),y(s,t))=[x(s,t)]^2+[y(s,t)]^2+x(s,t)y(s,t)[/itex]<br /> <br /> So, it is more correct to say <br /> <br /> [tex]K_t(s,t)=H_x x_t+H_y y_t[/itex]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Well, [itex]H_x=2x-y[/itex] and [itex]H_y=2y-x[/itex]...but what about [itex]x_t[/itex] and [itex]y_t[/itex]...what are you getting for those?[/tex][/tex]
[tex][tex] <br /> X<sub>t</sub>=-x*cos(xt) <br /> Y<sub>t</sub>=(-ye<sup>yt</sup>)/(t*e<sup>yt</sup>+s+1)<br /> <br /> But it doesn't matter what I'm getting for these because I multiply each one of them by a zero.[/tex][/tex]
 
ohh hold on, the s and t are zeros , so it doesn't mean x and y are zeros
wow

Edit:
got the answer,

thanks for the help
 
Roni1985 said:
Xt=-x*cos(xt)
Yt=(-yeyt)/(t*eyt+s+1)

Your expression for [itex]x_t[/itex] doesn't look quite right.

But it doesn't matter what I'm getting for these because I multiply each one of them by a zero.

I'm not sure why you think this. [itex]H_x=2x-y\neq 0[/itex] and [itex]H_y=2y-x\neq 0[/itex]
 
gabbagabbahey said:
Your expression for [itex]x_t[/itex] doesn't look quite right.

oh, it didn't influence my answer so I didn't see the mistake

I think it's got to be
-x*cos(xt)/(t*cos(xt)+1)

Thank you.
 

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