Showing explicit and implicit differentiation give same result | AP Calculus AB | Khan Academy

Sal gives an example of how implicit differentiation results in the same derivative expression as direct differentiation. Created by Sal Khan.

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[TejSwaroop]

good explanation .. but defining the terms implicit and explicit would have been much helpful :) Thank you

[llama]

thank you sal khan i needed this video

[mlsboyscout]

What program/application/software are you using for your 'chalkboard'?

[wimbledon]

Thank you, it made enough sense for me to solve a homework problem involving solving an implicit function explicitly first...

[ajayj]

superb explanation .. amazing ... but can you tell me what is explicit therotically???

[mlsboyscout]

Thank-you. It looks amazing, I hadn't heard of it before.