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Is it possible to differentiate the following equation, if so could
you please explain.

S=SQRT(T-(5/X^2))

I would like the derivative of S with respect to X.

I have had a go at this myself and arrived at the 5/(x^2*(sqrt(t*x^2-5))

Regards

David

 

 

Hi David,

I think some symbols didn't survive through the email so let me make sure I have the correct problem. You want the partial derivative of S with respect to x where

Using the chain rule I get

or

Harley

 

 
 

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