Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph

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The discussion revolves around finding the equations of tangent lines to various implicit functions, specifically focusing on the use of implicit differentiation to derive the necessary derivatives. The subject area is calculus, particularly the application of derivatives in the context of implicit functions.

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  • The original poster attempts to verify their computed derivatives and tangent line equations for several implicit functions. Some participants question the clarity of the presented equations due to formatting issues, while others engage in checking specific cases.

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Some participants have confirmed the correctness of specific tangent line equations, while others are exploring the implicit differentiation process. There is a mix of verification and clarification occurring, with no explicit consensus on all points raised.

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The original poster has provided several implicit differentiation problems but has not included the original functions for all cases, leading to some uncertainty in the discussion. Additionally, the formatting of the equations has been noted as a barrier to easier review.

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i just want to check my answers...coz i don't have an answer key to compare with...
1) y^2-3xy+x^2=7
y'=3y-2x/2y-3x

2) x^2+y^2=2xy
y'=1

3) 2x^2+xy+3y^2=0
y'=-4x-y/x+6y

4) 5x^2-2xy+7y^2=0
y'=y-5x/7y-x

5) 7x^2+6xy+9y^2=0
y'=-7x-3y/3x+9y

6) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of x^2+2y^2=3 at (1,1)
ans: x+2y-3=0

7) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of x^2+3y^2=4 at (1,1)
ans: x+3y-4=0

are those correct?
Thanks for your time
 
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I'd look over those if they were latexed.. :P
Thats too messy, but just integrate them and see if you get the original function.
 
I checked number 6, and it is correct, so I assume no. 7 is probably correct too.

I have no idea what the questions were for 1 to 5, so can't help you there.
 
Theyre implicit differntiation problems. I'll do #2:

2) x^2+y^2=2xy

2x + 2yy' = 2y + 2xy'

2x - 2y = 2xy' - 2yy'

2x-2y = y'(2x-2y)

y' = 1
 

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