MATHEMATICS · Single correct · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation
Problem
After differentiating the equation x2+y2=25 implicitly, a student obtained
dxdy=2y−2x.
Using this (unsimplified) form of dxdy, what is the value of dx2d2y at the point (4,3) on the curve?
(a) −925
(b) 2725
(c) −2725
(d) −2527