Differentiating with algebraic manipulation rather than product rule

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Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$

Of: $(xy)^{0.5} + x + y^2 = 0$.

The solution provided on the bottom of page 13 of this pdf: https://www.biochemtuition.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CH4-1.pdf

shows the method of applying product rule initially.

I instead want to square both sides and solve accordingly. This is my working out - but I cannot get the same answer. Can someone please help.

This is my working out:

https://i.stack.imgur.com/3ixqP.jpg

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If you substitute $\sqrt{xy}=-x-y^2$ to the book's solution, you will get yours.