# Implicitly defined parametrizations

## Homework Statement

x^3+2t^2=9, 2y^3-3t^2=4, t=2
find the slope of the curve at the given value of t

## The Attempt at a Solution

i know dy/dx=(dy/dt)/(dx/dt) for parametrized curves
but how do i use implicit differentiation on parametrized curves?
i tried d/dt(2y^3-3t^2)=d/dt(4)
=6y^2*dy/dt-6t=0
=6y^2*dy/dt=6t
=dy/dt=t/y^2 ? but shouldnt dy/dt be defined in t's only? im confused

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## Homework Statement

x^3+2t^2=9, 2y^3-3t^2=4, t=2
find the slope of the curve at the given value of t

## The Attempt at a Solution

i know dy/dx=(dy/dt)/(dx/dt) for parametrized curves
but how do i use implicit differentiation on parametrized curves?
i tried d/dt(2y^3-3t^2)=d/dt(4)
=6y^2*dy/dt-6t=0
=6y^2*dy/dt=6t
=dy/dt=t/y^2 ? but shouldn't dy/dt be defined in t's only? im confused
Find dx/dt in a similar fashion. Also find x & y, when t = 2.

Then combine the results: $\displaystyle \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}$ will have t cancel out, in this case.