Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches · Topic 5: Calculus

AHL5.14 — Implicit differentiation, related rates and optimisation

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. Implicit differentiation

   Differentiating relations that are not solved for y, using the chain rule.

2. Related rates of change

   Linking the rates of two changing quantities through a shared equation.

3. Optimisation

   Finding maxima and minima, including endpoint solutions.