Implicit Differentiation vs. Explicit Differentiation
Channel: Andrew Misseldine
Date: 2021-02-09

In this video, we solve the same problem of computing the tangent line of a curve using both implicit differentiation and explicit differentiation. We compare the two approaches and conclude that you have nothing to lose with implicit differentiation but potentially have a lot to gain.

This is lecture 24 (part 2/5) of the lecture series offered by Dr. Andrew Misseldine for the course Math 1210 - Calculus I at Southern Utah University. A transcript of this lecture can be found at Dr. Misseldine's website or through his Google Drive at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uz6yZPp4ihIX46DXMDc9TxyXuEThNw1o/view

This lecture is based upon Section 3.5 of Calculus by James Stewart. Please post any questions you might have below in the comment field and Dr. Misseldine (or other commenters) can answer them for you. Please also subscribe for further updates.