Thread: second derivative of y^2=4x

Find the second derivative of y^2=4x

I have no idea how to solve this

Originally Posted by thatonegurl

second derivative of y^2=4x

I have no idea how to solve this

what do you mean "no idea" ???

you wouldn't have been assigned this problem unless you know something with regards to finding an implicit derivative.

can you find the first derivative? that would be a good start.

Originally Posted by thatonegurl

Find the second derivative of y^2=4x

I have no idea how to solve this

It should be clear that and you ought to have been taught how to differentiate this sort of thing. So where are you stuck?