partial derivative

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stupid

Joined Oct 18, 2009
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hi,
given f(x,y) = cos(x+y) - sin(x-y),

find ∂f/∂x.

is my work right?
first, convert to
cos x cos y - sin x sin y -sin x cos y + cos x sin y

∂f/∂x= -sin x cos y - cos x sin y - cos x cos y - sin x sin y

or

∂f/∂x = -sin(x+y) - cos(x-y)

which is right?

thanks
stupid
 

steveb

Joined Jul 3, 2008
2,436
hi,
given f(x,y) = cos(x+y) - sin(x-y),

find ∂f/∂x.

is my work right?
first, convert to
cos x cos y - sin x sin y -sin x cos y + cos x sin y

∂f/∂x= -sin x cos y - cos x sin y - cos x cos y - sin x sin y

or

∂f/∂x = -sin(x+y) - cos(x-y)

which is right?

thanks
stupid
They are both right.
 
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