Proving C is a Differentiable Function: Inverse Function Theorem & Chain Rule

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The problem involves proving that the graph of the equation \(2\sqrt{3} \sin\left(\frac{\pi x}{3}\right) = y^5 + 5y - 3\) defines a differentiable function across all real numbers. The original poster seeks to use the Inverse Function Theorem and the Chain Rule to establish differentiability, while also exploring the implications of implicit differentiation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to find the inverse of the function defined by the equation but struggles with differentiating the implicit relationship. Some participants suggest using implicit differentiation instead of solving for \(y\) directly. Others question the placement of parentheses in the original equation and its impact on the differentiation process.

Discussion Status

Participants have provided guidance on using implicit differentiation as a viable approach to demonstrate differentiability. There is an acknowledgment of the importance of the original equation's structure, and some clarity has been offered regarding the differentiation process.

Contextual Notes

The original poster notes that the equation cannot be solved for \(y\) using standard arithmetic operations, which may influence the methods discussed. There is also a mention of the learning context, indicating that certain techniques are expected to be familiar from previous calculus courses.

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Homework Statement



Problem: Given C is the graph of the equation
2radical3 * sinpi(x)/3 =y^5+5y-3




Homework Equations



(1) Prove that as a set
C= {(x,y) Exists at all Real Numbers Squared | 2radical3 * sinpi(x)/3 =y^5+5y-3
is the graph of a function differentiable on all real numbers using the Inverse Function Theorem and Chain Rule.

(2) Obtain the slope and a cartesian equation of the line l tangent to C at the point (1,1). Prove your answer.

(3) A point (x(t), y(t)) moves all along C as t increases in all real numbers with constant horizontal rate with respect to t of 30 units per second
(For all t that exists as real numbers : x'(t) = 30/sec).
What is the vertical rate w.r.t. t when x(t) =1 ([y']x=1)?


*Note: The equation given for C cannot be solved for y using just the standard arithmetic operations, including radicals, but can be solved using inverse function notation.




The Attempt at a Solution



The extent of where I have gotten with the first proof is:

Let F(x)=G(y) ⇔ G^-1(F(x))=y
Because I do not know how to take the inverse of y^5+5y-3 I took the inverse of
2radical3 sinpi(x)/3

Thus,
F(y) = y^5+5y-3 and G(x)= 2radical3 sinpi(x)/3

G^-1 = 3/pi sin^-1 (x/2radical3)

With this I want to find that:

G^1(F(x)) = y= 3/pi sin^-1 [(x^5+5x-3)/ (2radical3)]

Now I want to prove that this is differentiable so I must take the derivative however this requires me to take the derivative of the inverse sin function and that is something learned in calculus 2. Does anybody know another way to go about this? Perhaps there is a simple way to take the inverse of y^5+5y-3 that I am overlooking?
 
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"Implicit differentiation" is typically learned in Calculus I. Rather than solving for y, differentiate both sides of [itex]2\sqrt{3} sin(\pi x)/3= y^5+ 5y- 3[/itex] with respect to x.
 
HallsofIvy said:
"Implicit differentiation" is typically learned in Calculus I. Rather than solving for y, differentiate both sides of [itex]2\sqrt{3} sin(\pi x)/3= y^5+ 5y- 3[/itex] with respect to x.

So by using implicit differentiation I receive

y' = [itex]\frac{2 \pi cos (\pi x/3)}{\sqrt{3}(5y^4+5)}[/itex]

Which is differentiable for all real numbers.
 
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kimsworld said:
So by using implicit differentiation I receive

[itex]\displaystyle y' = \frac{2 \pi cos (\pi x/3)}{\sqrt{3}(5y^4+5)}[/itex]

Which is differentiable for all real numbers.
That looks good, provided that the original equation was
[itex]\displaystyle 2\sqrt{3} \sin(\pi x/3)= y^5+ 5y- 3[/itex]​
The placement of the parenthesis is important.
 

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