Implicit Differentiation
Applications of implicit differentiation
Related Rates
100

Would the following require implicit differentiation? Differentiate: x + y = 0

Yes

100

Identify the meaning of the following: f(x)= 3x^2, what is 2f’(x) + f”(x) - f(x)

12x+6-3x^2

100

What do you do if you have 2 unknown variables within a formula that you are trying to take the derivative of?

Use geometry to eliminate one of the variables

200

What is the “Golden Rule” of implicitly differentiation

Put Dy/dx after differentiating y

200

When do you plug in the denominator = 0?

To find the vertical tangent

200

What unit should angles be converted to in a related rate problem?

Radians

300

Differentiate: y = sin(x + y). Leave y’

cos(x + y)(1 + y')

300

What is the derivative of 2xy^3+ 4x = 0

Dy/dx = -4/6xy^2

300

What are the units of the IRC of water in respect to with a problem involving a right cone over time t?

V/t

400

Under what type of situation would you use implicit differentiation on both x and y?

On related rate problems

400

Find the horizontal tangents of the following function: 2y + 4x^2 +4x = 0

X= + or - 1/2

400

What can related rates be used for to maximize total area and other aspects of a certain structure/system?

Optimization

500

If I were to ask you to solve for x', how would you express this in terms of Leibniz Notation?

dx/dy

500

How do you tell if a function has a cusp or node?

If the numerator and denominator = 0

500

What geometrical principle is usually used in related rate problems to eliminate a variable?

similarity

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