Equation of Tangent to Curve 2e^(xy)-ysinx=log(y)+2 at (0,1)

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The discussion revolves around finding the equation of the tangent to the curve defined by the equation 2e^(xy) - ysinx = log(y) + 2 at the point (0,1). The subject area involves calculus, specifically implicit differentiation and the concept of tangent lines.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to find the tangent line by considering the gradient at the point (0,1) through differentiation. Some participants suggest using implicit differentiation to find the derivative, while others note the challenge of expressing the equation in a solvable form.

Discussion Status

Participants are exploring different methods to differentiate the equation implicitly. Guidance has been provided regarding the use of implicit differentiation to find y'. There is an acknowledgment of the original poster's confusion, but no explicit consensus has been reached on the best approach.

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There is a noted difficulty in obtaining the derivative in terms of y, which may be impacting the discussion. The participants are working within the constraints of the original equation and the point of tangency.

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Hi guys, I'm having a little trouble finding the equation of the tangent to the curve 2e^(xy) - ysinx = log(y) + 2 at the point (0,1).
I've basically concluded that either the equation
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should be used or either find the gradient at (0,1) through differentiation and then use (y-y1)=m(x-x1).
But i can't seem to get the derivative in terms of y. Any help or advice would be much appreciated, thank you.
 
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I think the point was that you can't get the equation in terms of a solvable variable. You can, however, probably implicitly differentiate the above equation with respect to y and with respect to x. Have you tried that path yet?
 
The two equations you cite are in fact the same equation. The only difficulty is finding y'. As vsage says, use implicit differentiation.
If 2exy - ysinx = log(y) + 2 then
2exy(y+ xy')- y' cos x- y sin x= y'/y. Set x= 0, y= 1 and solve for y'.
 
Oh ofcourse, seems so simple now. Thanks a lot guys.
 

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