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mathland

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Implicit Differentiation

Implicitly differentiate y = tan (x - y).

I must differentiate both sides of the equation. However, I am thinking about replacing tan (x-y) with one of the tangent trig identities before taking the derivative.

You say?

Last edited by mathland (2021-05-10 12:46:47)

Jai Ganesh

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Re: Implicit Differentiation

See the link for reference : Implicit Differentiation.

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Bob

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Re: Implicit Differentiation

You can use that formula but it is also possible to do it from the equation as given.

Bob

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mathland

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Re: Implicit Differentiation

See the link for reference : Implicit Differentiation.

Ok. Thanks.

mathland

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Re: Implicit Differentiation

You can use that formula but it is also possible to do it from the equation as given.

Bob

I will show my work for this one when time allows. Thanks again. I appreciate your time and effort. I will reduce the amount of questions posted.