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 Integrals3h 25m
4. Applications of Derivatives
Implicit Differentiation
Problem 3.8.52
Textbook Question
51–56. Second derivatives Find d²y/dx².
2x²+y² = 4

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Start by differentiating the given equation 2x² + y² = 4 with respect to x to find the first derivative dy/dx. Use implicit differentiation, treating y as a function of x.
After finding dy/dx, differentiate it again with respect to x to find the second derivative d²y/dx². Remember to apply the product rule and chain rule where necessary.
Substitute dy/dx back into the expression for d²y/dx² to express it in terms of x and y, if possible.
Simplify the expression for d²y/dx² to make it easier to interpret and work with.
Ensure that you check for any points where the first derivative dy/dx might be undefined, as these could affect the second derivative.
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