Partial Derivatives and Constant Variables in Thermodynamics

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Homework Statement



Consider the following equality:

([itex]\frac{∂S}{∂V}[/itex])T = ([itex]\frac{∂P}{∂T}[/itex])V

If I rearrange the equality so that I write:

([itex]\frac{∂S}{∂P}[/itex])? = ([itex]\frac{∂V}{∂T}[/itex])?

What variables will be constant in each side?
I'm having some trouble in a few thermodynamics problems because of this...

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The Attempt at a Solution



I don't know how to do this. Normally I just ignore and assume that every variable except the variable of differentiation is a constant.
If anyone could confirm or correct me I'd be thankful.

Thanks.
 
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