MHB Can Implicit Differentiation Be Done by Separation of Variables?

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The discussion focuses on the application of implicit differentiation through separation of variables, specifically for the equation \(2x^2 + x + xy = 1\). The correct differentiation yields \(y' = 2 - \frac{1}{x^2}\) after manipulating the equation to isolate \(y\). Participants confirm that implicit differentiation can be performed using separation of variables, although attention to sign errors is crucial. The final expression for \(y\) is given as \(y = \frac{1 - x - 2x^2}{x}\), leading to the derivative \(y' = -\frac{1}{x^2} - 2\).

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$\tiny{s8.2.6.2}$
Find y' of $2x^2+x+xy=1
$\begin{array}{lll}
\textit{separate variables}
&xy=2x^2+x+1 \implies y=\dfrac{2x^2+x+1}{x}\implies 2x+1+x^{-1}
&(1)\\ \\
\textit{differencate both sides}
&y'=2-\dfrac{1}{x^2}
&(2)
\end{array}

ok it seems we can do any implicit differentiation by separation or not?
I think I got the right answer hopefully
 
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watch those signs ...

$y=\dfrac{1-x-2x^2}{x} = \dfrac{1}{x} - 1 - 2x$

$y’ = -\dfrac{1}{x^2} - 2$
 
skeeter said:
watch those signs ...

$y=\dfrac{1-x-2x^2}{x} = \dfrac{1}{x} - 1 - 2x$

$y’ = -\dfrac{1}{x^2} - 2$
yikes... ok
 

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