For some equations, such as x 2 + y 2 = 1 or x - y 2

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For some equations, such as x2 + y2 = 1 or x - y2 = 0 , it is possible to solve for y and then calculate dy/dx. Even in these cases, explain why implicit differentiation is usually a more efficient method for calculating the derivative.

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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