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Let's solve Problem 1, which involves finding the points where the parabola defined by the equation 

\[
x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - 4y + 4 = 0
\]

has horizontal and vertical tangent lines using implicit differentiation.

### Step 1: Implicit Differentiation of the Given Equation
We will differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to \(x\), treating \(y\) as a function of \(x\) (i.e., applying the chain rule for terms involving \(y\)).

Given: 

\[
x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - 4y + 4 = 0
\]

Differentiate each term:

1. \( \frac{d}{dx}(x^2) = 2x \)
2. \( \frac{d}{dx}(-2xy) = -2 \left( y + x\frac{dy}{dx} \right) \) (using product rule)
3. \( \frac{d}{dx}(y^2) = 2y \frac{dy}{dx} \)
4. \( \frac{d}{dx}(-4y) = -4 \frac{dy}{dx} \)
5. \( \frac{d}{dx}(4) = 0 \)

Now, differentiate the entire equation:

\[
2x - 2(y + x\frac{dy}{dx}) + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} - 4\frac{dy}{dx} = 0
\]

Simplify:

\[
2x - 2y - 2x\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} - 4\frac{dy}{dx} = 0
\]

Factor the terms involving \( \frac{dy}{dx} \):

\[
2x - 2y + \left( -2x + 2y - 4 \right)\frac{dy}{dx} = 0
\]

### Step 2: Solve for \( \frac{dy}{dx} \)
Rearrange to isolate \( \frac{dy}{dx} \):

\[
\left( -2x + 2y - 4 \right)\frac{dy}{dx} = -2x + 2y
\]

Thus,

\[
\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2x + 2y}{-2x + 2y - 4}
\]

### Step 3: Find Conditions for Horizontal and Vertical Tangents

- **Horizontal Tangents** occur when \( \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \), meaning the numerator must be zero:

\[
-2x + 2y = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = y
\]

Substitute \( x = y \) into the original equation:

\[
x^2 - 2x^2 + x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -4x + 4 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 1
\]

So, \( x = y = 1 \). The point is \( (1, 1) \).

- **Vertical Tangents** occur when the denominator is zero, but the numerator is not zero. Set the denominator equal to zero:

\[
-2x + 2y - 4 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = y - 2
\]

Substitute \( x = y - 2 \) into the original equation:

\[
(y - 2)^2 - 2(y - 2)y + y^2 - 4y + 4 = 0
\]

Simplify and solve for \(y\). This will yield the points for vertical tangents.

Would you like more details on solving for vertical tangents or further clarification on any step?

### Follow-up Questions:
1. Can you explain why we use implicit differentiation in this problem?
2. How do we apply the product rule to the term \( -2xy \)?
3. Why do we need to find the points where \( \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \) for horizontal tangents?
4. How do we handle cases where the denominator in the slope formula equals zero?
5. Could the parabola have both horizontal and vertical tangents at the same point?

### Tip:
Always check whether your implicit derivative has any undefined points before concluding tangent behavior.

Use implicit differentiation to find the points where the parabola defined by x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - 4y + 4 = 0 has horizontal and vertical tangent lines. The parabola has horizontal tangent lines at the point(s) and vertical tangent lines at the point(s).

Learn how to use implicit differentiation to find the points of horizontal and vertical tangent lines for the parabola defined by x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - 4y + 4 = 0. This problem covers key calculus concepts such as the product rule, implicit differentiation, and finding tangent lines. Suitable for advanced high school or early college students.

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