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An equation cannot be solved neatly for y, so a student differentiates both sides as they stand. That method is:

ANumerical approximation
BPartial factorisation work
CImplicit differentiation
DInverse substitution work
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Implicit differentiation
1. The function is never made explicit. 2. Both sides are differentiated directly. 3. It is implicit differentiation. _Source: OpenStax Calculus Volume 1, Chapter 3, Derivatives._
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