Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 2h 22m
4. Applications of Derivatives
Implicit Differentiation
Problem 3.R.70
Textbook Question
66–71. Higher-order derivatives Find and simplify y''.
x + sin y = y

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First, identify the given equation: \( x + \sin(y) = y \). We need to find the second derivative \( y'' \).
Differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to \( x \) to find the first derivative \( y' \). Remember to use the chain rule for \( \sin(y) \), which gives \( \cos(y) \cdot y' \).
The differentiation of the left side \( x + \sin(y) \) with respect to \( x \) results in \( 1 + \cos(y) \cdot y' \). The right side \( y \) differentiates to \( y' \). Set these equal: \( 1 + \cos(y) \cdot y' = y' \).
Solve for \( y' \) by isolating it on one side of the equation. This involves rearranging the terms to get \( 1 = y' - \cos(y) \cdot y' \), which simplifies to \( 1 = y'(1 - \cos(y)) \).
Now, differentiate \( y' = \frac{1}{1 - \cos(y)} \) with respect to \( x \) to find \( y'' \). Use the quotient rule and chain rule as needed, and simplify the expression to obtain \( y'' \).

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Key Concepts
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Implicit Differentiation
Implicit differentiation is a technique used to differentiate equations where the dependent and independent variables are not explicitly separated. In this case, we have an equation involving both x and y, and we need to differentiate with respect to x while treating y as a function of x. This involves applying the chain rule to account for the derivatives of y.
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Higher-Order Derivatives
Higher-order derivatives refer to the derivatives of a function beyond the first derivative. The second derivative, denoted as y'', provides information about the curvature of the function and can indicate concavity. To find y'', we first need to find the first derivative y' and then differentiate it again, applying implicit differentiation as necessary.
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Chain Rule
The chain rule is a fundamental principle in calculus used to differentiate composite functions. When differentiating y with respect to x, we apply the chain rule to account for the fact that y is a function of x. This means that when we differentiate terms involving y, we must multiply by dy/dx, which represents the derivative of y with respect to x.
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