Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph

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The discussion focuses on verifying the equations of tangent lines derived from implicit differentiation problems. The user shares several implicit equations and their derivatives, seeking confirmation of their correctness. For the tangent line equations at specific points, the responses indicate that the answers for both equations at (1,1) are correct. The conversation also highlights the method of checking derivatives by integrating to return to the original function. Overall, the user receives validation for their calculations, particularly for the tangent line equations provided.
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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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