Implicit Differentiation [SOLVED]

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The discussion revolves around implicit differentiation, specifically finding the slope (m) at a given point on the curve defined by the equation -4x^2 + 3xy + 4y^3 = -328. The original poster attempts to differentiate the equation implicitly and evaluate the derivative at the point (3, -4).

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  • Participants discuss the differentiation process and the evaluation of the derivative at specific coordinates. There are questions regarding the correctness of the final numerical answer and its sign.

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Some participants provide feedback on the calculations, suggesting that the original poster re-evaluate the substituted values. There is a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the correctness of the numerical answer, indicating ongoing exploration of the problem.

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There is mention of a potential error in the original poster's calculations, as well as confusion regarding the sign of the final answer. The point of evaluation has been noted to change during the discussion.

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[SOLVED] Implicit Differentiation

-4x^2+3xy+4y^3=-328

This is at the point (3,-4)
and i am trying to find m


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here is my work

-4x^2+3xy+4y^3=-328
-8x+3xy'+3y+12y^2y'=0
-8x+3y=-3xy'-12y^2y'
-8x+3y=[-3x-12y^2]y'
y'=(-8x+3y)/(-3x-12y^2)
plug in x=1,y=3 then solve and get
m=-12/67
can you find the error?
It would be very much appreciated
thank you.
 
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Try plugging in the values to your final expression again.
 
0h, the answer is correct, it just needs to be not negative, thank you. i was about to go crazy
 
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hard_assteel said:
0h, the answer is correct, it just needs to be negative, thank you. i was about to go crazy

I don't agree that your numerical answer is correct, regardless of the sign.
 
yeah, its correct i just checked. thankx for helping me:smile:
 
hard_assteel said:
yeah, its correct i just checked. thankx for helping me:smile:

Well, maybe it is now you've changed the point to (3,-4)!
 

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