Partial Derivative of w = xe^(y/z) | Homework Solution

In summary, the formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to x is e^(y/z), the formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to y is x*e^(y/z)*(1/z), the formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to z is -x*e^(y/z)*(y/z^2), and the partial derivative of w with respect to x represents the rate of change of w as x increases while holding y and z constant. This concept can be applied in various real-world applications such as physics, engineering, economics, and statistics to analyze the effects of one variable on a function while holding other variables constant.
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Homework Statement


Find the partial derivative of ## w = xe^\frac {y}{z} ##.

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


## \frac{∂f}{∂x} = e^y/z ##
## \frac{∂f}{∂y} = \frac{xe^y/z}{z} ##
## \frac{∂f}{∂z} = (-yz^-2)(xe^yz^-1) ##

Are theses correct? Thanks everyone.
 
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Yes, they are- though poorly written. In Latex, to get more than one character in an exponent (or denominator or numerator, etc.) put them in "curly brackets"- { }.

"e^{y/z}" gives [itex]e^{y/z}[/itex].

Even better would be "e^{\frac{y}{z}}" which gives [itex]e^{\frac{y}{z}}[/itex]
 
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thanks
 

Related to Partial Derivative of w = xe^(y/z) | Homework Solution

What is the formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to x?

The formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to x is ey/z.

What is the formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to y?

The formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to y is xey/z * (1/z)

What is the formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to z?

The formula for calculating the partial derivative of w with respect to z is -xey/z * (y/z2)

How do you interpret the partial derivative of w with respect to x?

The partial derivative of w with respect to x represents the rate of change of w as x increases, while holding y and z constant.

How can the partial derivative of w be used in real-world applications?

The partial derivative of w can be used in various fields such as physics, engineering, economics, and statistics to analyze the effects of one variable on a function while holding other variables constant. This can help in making predictions and understanding the behavior of complex systems.

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