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Homework Statement
If g(x) + x sin g(x) = x^2 find g'(0)
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
At this point I have tried a few things but hit deadends. Any help would be appreciated.
chaslltt said:my first step took me to this:
g'(x) + xcos g'(x) + sin g(x) = 2x
chaslltt said:alright i ended up getting
g'(x)= 2x- sin g(x)/(1+cos g(x)
so then i plug in the 0 but what is g(0)
blake knight said:First of all there's something missing in this equation: the x in front of cos g(x).
blake knight said:You should obtain an equation in the form of: g'(x)=[2x-sin g(x)]/[1+xcos g(x)].
blake knight said:Now, understanding what the problem really asks for, it is asking for g'(0), meaning what is the value of g'(x) when x=0.
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