How to Put Gradient Vector into Implicit Form?

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Homework Statement



Let f(x,y) = 5y^(2)-(2x^(2)+xy)

Then an implicit equation for the tangent plane to the graph of f at the point (0,-2) is

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The Attempt at a Solution


I understand that I should take the derivative to find the gradient vector. For the derivative, I get <-4x-y,10y-x>.

I plug in (O,-2) and get <2,-20>.

My question is, what should I do to put this into implicit form??

Thanks!
 
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