Consider the equation x2 – xy? + y³ = 13, where y is a differentiable function of r. First, show that the point (-1,2) is on the graph of the equation, Then find an equation for the line L tangent to the graph of the equation at (-1,2).
The given equation is:
where is a differentiable function of .
Check whether satisfies the equation. Substitute in the equation:
The point satisfies the equation. Hence the point is on the graph of the equation.
Result: The slope of a tangent line of a function at a point is the value of the derivative of the function at the same point.
Result: The derivative of a constant is zero.
Find the derivative of the function using implicit differentiation:
Differentiate the equation both sides with respect to :
Formula (Product of derivatives): Let be differentiable function. Then,
Formula (Chain rule): Let and be differentiable function. Then,
Formula:
Use Product rule to differentiate the middle term:
Use Chain rule to differentiate the terms:
Isolate :
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