x^y+y^x=1

To differentiate u^v, where u and v are functions of x, use a combination of the easy formulas you already know:

y = u^n
y' = n u^(n-1) u'

y = a^v
y' = lna a^v v'

x^y + y^x = 1
x^(y-1) y' + lnx x^y + y^(x-1) y' + lny y^x = 0

(x^(y-1) + y^(x-1))y' = -lnx x^y - lny y^x

y' =

   lnx x^y + lny y^x
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nbsp;  x^(y-1) + y^(x-1)

Rats. How about

y x^(y-1) y' + lnx x^y + x y^(x-1) y' + lny y^x = 0

(y x^(y-1) + x y^(x-1))y' = -lnx x^y - lny y^x

Note that x^(y-1) = x^y/x, so

(y/x x^y + x/y y^x)y' = -lnx x^y - lny y^x

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The equation you provided is in the form of a mathematical equation, specifically a polynomial equation. It involves variables x and y, and is set equal to 1.

To solve this equation, one possible approach is to use numerical methods or techniques such as graphing, trial and error, or using numerical solvers. However, in this case, no algebraic solution can be found for this equation.

The equation x^y + y^x = 1 represents a transcendental equation, meaning it combines both exponential and algebraic terms, making it difficult to solve algebraically using conventional methods.

For transcendental equations like this, numerical or graphical methods are typically used to approximate the solutions. These methods involve iterative calculations to narrow down the possible values until an acceptable level of accuracy is achieved.