S8.2.6.3 differenciate by separation and power rule

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The discussion focuses on differentiating the equation $\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{y}=1$ using the separation and power rule. The solution involves isolating y, squaring both sides, and then differentiating to find y' as $y'=-\dfrac{1-\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{x}}$. Additionally, an implicit differentiation approach is presented, leading to the same result for y' as $y'=\dfrac{\sqrt{x}-1}{\sqrt{x}}$. The participants express a sense of achievement in solving the problem, highlighting the elegance of the mathematical process.

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$\tiny{s8.2.6.3}$
Find y' $\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{y}=1$
\begin{array}{lll}
\textit{isolate }y
&\sqrt{y}=1-\sqrt{x}
&(1)\\ \\
\textit{square both sides}
&y=(1-\sqrt{x})^2
&(2)\\ \\
\textit{differentiate both sides}
&y'=2\left(1-\sqrt{x}\right)\left(-\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}\right)&
(3)\\ \\
\textit{simplify}
&y'=-\dfrac{1-\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{x}}
&(4)
\end{array}

well we could rationalize the denominator but why?
hopefully correct
 
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implicitly ...

$\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} + \dfrac{y’}{2\sqrt{y}} = 0$

$y’ = -\dfrac{\sqrt{y}}{\sqrt{x}} = \dfrac{\sqrt{x}-1}{\sqrt{x}}$
 
skeeter said:
implicitly ...

$\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} + \dfrac{y’}{2\sqrt{y}} = 0$

$y’ = -\dfrac{\sqrt{y}}{\sqrt{x}} = \dfrac{\sqrt{x}-1}{\sqrt{x}}$
that looks like magic wand stuff 😎

mahalo tho,,,
 

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