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Math help - partial derivatives

Q: finding the partial derivative of x.
1/2y1/2x +4z

Would the ans just be 1/2 by treating 1/2y as a constant?
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Original post by Nice_100
Q: finding the partial derivative of x.
1/2y1/2x +4z

Would the ans just be 1/2 by treating 1/2y as a constant?

If its 1/2y + 1/2x + 4z, then yes. If its the product of y/2 and x/2 then no, though your reasoning is correct

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