A few implicit differentiation problems

In summary, implicit differentiation is used to find the equation of a tangent line to a curve at a specific point. The equation of the tangent line can be written in the form y=mx+b. To find the slope of the tangent line, we can evaluate y^1 or use implicit differentiation.
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1.Use implicit differentiation to find the equation of the tangent line to the curve
xy^3+xy=16 at the point (8,1) . The equation of this tangent line can be written in the form y=mx+b

2.For the equation given below, evaluate y^1 at the point(1,-1) .
(6x-y)^4+2y^3=2399.

3.Find the equation of the tangent line to the curve (a lemniscate)
2(x^2+y^2)^2=25(x^2-y^2) at the point (3,-1). The equation of this tangent line can be written in the form y=mx+b

4.Find the slope of the tangent line to the curve sqrt(3x+3y)+sqrt(xy)=6.48 at the point
(1,5).

5.Use implicit differentiation to find the slope of the tangent line to the curve
y/(x+4y)=x^7+2 at the point (1,-3/11).

Anyone who can help... it would be greatly appreciated! :confused:
 
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1. To find the equation of the tangent line, we first need to find the derivative of the curve. Using implicit differentiation, we have:

d/dx (xy^3+xy) = d/dx (16)
y^3 + 3xy^2 * dy/dx + y + x * dy/dx = 0
dy/dx = - (y^3 + y)/(3xy^2 + x)

Plugging in the point (8,1), we have dy/dx = - (1^3 + 1)/(3*8*1^2 + 8) = -2/25. This is the slope of the tangent line. To find the y-intercept, we plug in the point (8,1) into the equation y = mx + b and solve for b.

1 = (-2/25)*8 + b
b = 211/25

Therefore, the equation of the tangent line is y = (-2/25)x + 211/25.

2. To evaluate y' at the point (1,-1), we first find the derivative of the curve using implicit differentiation:

d/dx [(6x-y)^4+2y^3] = d/dx (2399)
4(6x-y)^3 * (6 - dy/dx) + 3*2y^2 * dy/dx = 0
dy/dx = (4(6x-y)^3 * 6 + 6y^2)/(4(6x-y)^3 + 3*2y^2)

Plugging in the point (1,-1), we have dy/dx = (4(6*1-(-1))^3 * 6 + 6(-1)^2)/(4(6*1-(-1))^3 + 3*2(-1)^2) = 3/4. This is the slope of the tangent line.

3. To find the equation of the tangent line, we first find the derivative of the curve using implicit differentiation:

d/dx [2(x^2+y^2)^2 - 25(x^2-y^2)] = d/dx (0)
4(x^2+y^2) * (2x + 2y * dy/dx) - 50x + 50y * dy/dx = 0
dy/dx = (50x
 

What is implicit differentiation?

Implicit differentiation is a mathematical technique used to find the derivative of a function that is expressed implicitly in terms of both dependent and independent variables.

When is implicit differentiation used?

Implicit differentiation is commonly used when the dependent variable cannot be easily solved for in terms of the independent variable. It is also used when the function is expressed in a non-standard form.

What is the process of implicit differentiation?

The process of implicit differentiation involves taking the derivative of both sides of the equation with respect to the independent variable, treating the dependent variable as a function of the independent variable, and using the chain rule as necessary.

What is the difference between implicit and explicit differentiation?

In explicit differentiation, the dependent variable is expressed explicitly in terms of the independent variable, making it easier to take the derivative. In implicit differentiation, the dependent variable is not explicitly expressed, making it necessary to use the chain rule.

What are some common mistakes when using implicit differentiation?

Some common mistakes when using implicit differentiation include not applying the chain rule correctly, forgetting to take the derivative of the dependent variable, and not simplifying the final answer.

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