Implicit Differentiation

Implicit Differentiation(for multivariable functions)

To see the other half of this same example - where he calculates the other partial derivative with respect to y - click here.

In the video below, the process is explained and he does an example!

Remember Implicit Differentiation from Calculus I? Well, we are going to do it again!Now, though, there are two independent variables.

How do I know when to use implicit differentiation??

There are a few different ways to handle implicit differentiation. Feel free to explore other methods and use the one that you understand the best! One of the other methods is called the Implicit Function Theorem, which can be much faster if you are able to memorize it! Watch a video on it here.