Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 3: Derivatives - Practice Exercises - Page 178: 49

Answer

$\frac{dp}{dq}=\frac{6q-4p}{3p^2+4q}$

Work Step by Step

Take the derivative of the equation on each side separately. Apply chain rule when differentiating the "p" variables since we are differentiating with respect to q: $3p^2\frac{dp}{dq}+4p(1)+4q\frac{dp}{dq}-6q=0$ Move all terms with dy/dx to one side of the equation, and isolate dp/dq: $3p^2\frac{dp}{dq}+4q\frac{dp}{dq}=6q-4p$ $\frac{dp}{dq}(3p^2+4q)=6q-4p$ $\frac{dp}{dq}=\frac{6q-4p}{3p^2+4q}$
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