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If $\quad z=\sec ^{-1}\left(\frac{x^4+y^4-8 x^2 y^2}{x^2+y^2}\right), \quad$ then $x \frac{\partial z}{\partial x}+y \frac{\partial z}{\partial y}$ is equal to
MathematicsDifferentiationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2008
Options:
  • A $\cot z$
  • B $2 \cot z$
  • C $2 \tan z$
  • D $2 \sec z$
Solution:
2008 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $2 \cot z$
Given that,
$$
\begin{aligned}
z & =\sec ^{-1}\left(\frac{x^4+y^4-8 x^2 y^2}{x^2+y^2}\right) \\
\Rightarrow \quad \sec z & =\frac{x^4+y^4-8 x^2 y^2}{x^2+y^2}
\end{aligned}
$$
Here, $\quad n=2$
$$
\begin{aligned}
\therefore \quad x \frac{\delta z}{\delta x}+y \frac{\delta z}{\delta y} & =2 \cdot \frac{\sec z}{\sec z \cdot \tan z} \\
& =2 \cot z
\end{aligned}
$$

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