205.2.6.1-2 another implicit problem with tangent line.

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The discussion focuses on finding the slope of the curve defined by the equation \(2y^8 + 7x^5 = 3y + 6x\) at the point (1,1). The process involves separating variables, differentiating, and isolating \(y'\) to obtain the slope formula \(y' = \frac{-35x^4 + 6}{16y^7 - 3}\). Substituting the coordinates (1,1) yields a slope of \(m = -\frac{29}{13}\). Consequently, the equation of the tangent line at this point is given by \(y = -\frac{29}{13}(x - 1) + 1\).

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Find the slope of the curve at the given point}
$2y^8 + 7x^5 = 3y +6x \quad (1,1)$
Separate the variables
$2y^8-3y=-7x^5+6x$
d/dx
$16y^7y'-3y'=-35x^4+6$
isolate y'
$\displaystyle y'=\frac{-35x^4+6}{16y^7-3}$
plug in (1,1)
$\displaystyle y'=\frac{-35(1)^4+6}{16(1)^7-3}=-\frac{29}{13}=m$
so equation of tangent line is
$\displaystyle y=-\frac{29}{13}(x-1)+1$

well at least the graph seemed ok
 

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