Implicit differentiation to find the slope

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The discussion focuses on using implicit differentiation to find the slope of the equation (x - h)² + (y - k)² = r², where h, k, and r are constants. The derivative is calculated as 2(x - h) + 2(dy/dx)(y - k) = 0, leading to the conclusion that dy/dx = - (x - h) / (y - k). Participants confirm the correctness of this solution, affirming the method's validity.

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Homework Statement



[tex](x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2[/tex]
where h,k and r are constants

The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] \begin{array}{l}<br /> \frac{d}{{dx}}\left[ {(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 } \right] = \frac{d}{{dx}}r^2 \\ <br /> 2(x - h) + 2\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}(y - k) = 0 \\ <br /> \Rightarrow \frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = - \frac{{(x - h)}}{{(y - k)}} \\ <br /> \end{array}[/tex]

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