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  • Oct 28, 2008, 08:41 PM
    ajaday
    implicit differeniation
    ln(y-2x)=y
    I am trying to figure out how to differentiate this equation twice and solve for d^2/dx^2 but I am stuck on solving for dy/dx . What I got so far is 1/(y-2x) *(dy/dx-2)=dy/dx
  • Oct 29, 2008, 11:02 AM
    galactus






    Now, factor out y' and solve for y' and get

    Now, the thing most people fail to realize is to differentiate again. When you do, you will have

    y' in the second derivative. Then, you must sub in the y' you found and simplify.

    Let us know how you progress.

    The algebra is the trickiest thing.

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