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Question
If tan−1 (x2 + y2) = a2, then find `(dy)/(dx)`.
Sum
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Solution
Given: tan−1 (x2 + y2) = a2
x2 + y2 = tan a2
Differentiate.w. r. t., x, we get
`2x + 2y(dy)/(dx) = 0`
⇒ `2y (dy)/(dx) = -2x`
⇒ `(dy)/(dx) = (-2x)/(2y)`
⇒ `(dy)/(dx) = (-x)/y`
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