[Multivariable Calculus] Implicit Function Theorem

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The discussion centers on applying the Implicit Function Theorem to the equation x + y - z + cos(xyz) = 0, demonstrating that it can be solved for z = g(x,y) near the origin. Participants emphasize the importance of recognizing that when x and y are close to zero, xyz approaches zero, simplifying the analysis of cos(xyz). The key takeaway is that the theorem's applicability hinges on the conditions of the derivatives of the function f(x,y,z) in the vicinity of the point (0,0,z_0), where z_0 is determined by the equation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Implicit Function Theorem
  • Knowledge of partial derivatives dg/dx and dg/dy
  • Familiarity with Taylor series expansion for cos(xyz)
  • Basic concepts of multivariable calculus
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the conditions required for the Implicit Function Theorem to apply
  • Practice computing partial derivatives dg/dx and dg/dy for various functions
  • Explore Taylor series expansions, particularly for trigonometric functions
  • Investigate examples of solving equations of the form f(x,y,z) = 0
USEFUL FOR

Students of multivariable calculus, educators teaching implicit differentiation, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Implicit Function Theorem.

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I am having trouble doing this problem from my textbook... and have
no idea how to doit.

1. Homework Statement

I am having trouble doing this problem from my textbook...

Show that the equation x + y - z + cos(xyz) = 0 can be solved for z = g(x,y) near the origin. Find dg/dx and dg/dy

(dg/dx and dg/dy are partial derivatives)

Homework Equations


Implicit function theorem.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried computing dg/dx and dg/dy like it told me but
I think that isn't what its asking..
 
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David Donald said:
I am having trouble doing this problem from my textbook... and have
no idea how to doit.

1. Homework Statement

I am having trouble doing this problem from my textbook...

Show that the equation x + y - z + cos(xyz) = 0 can be solved for z = g(x,y) near the origin. Find dg/dx and dg/dy

(dg/dx and dg/dy are partial derivatives)

Homework Equations


Implicit function theorem.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried computing dg/dx and dg/dy like it told me but
I think that isn't what its asking..
I think that the trick here is to recognize that if x and y are both close to 0, then xyz is also close to zero, so what can you say about cos(xyz)?
 
David Donald said:
I am having trouble doing this problem from my textbook... and have
no idea how to doit.

1. Homework Statement

I am having trouble doing this problem from my textbook...

Show that the equation x + y - z + cos(xyz) = 0 can be solved for z = g(x,y) near the origin. Find dg/dx and dg/dy

(dg/dx and dg/dy are partial derivatives)

Homework Equations


Implicit function theorem.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried computing dg/dx and dg/dy like it told me but
I think that isn't what its asking..

You are given an equation of the form ##f(x,y,z)=0## and an initial point ##(0,0,z_0)## that satisfies it (where I will let you figure out the value of ##z_0##). The implicit function theorem states that for certain conditions on the derivatives of ##f## in a neighborhood of ##(0,0,z_0)##, the equation is solvable for ##z## in terms of ##(x,y)##, near ##(0,0)##. Does your given ##f## satisfies those conditions? Does the theorem apply to your function?
 

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