Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the graph of the function x^2 + y^2 - y^2x^2 = 9 at (0, 3). Hint: Implicit differentiation.

Solution

To solve the problem, we will use implicit differentiation to find the derivative of the given equation x2+y2y2x2=9x^2 + y^2 - y^2x^2 = 9 and compute the slope at the point (0,3)(0, 3).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Original equation: x2+y2y2x2=9x^2 + y^2 - y^2x^2 = 9

  2. Differentiate implicitly with respect to xx: Using the product rule and chain rule: ddx(x2)+ddx(y2)ddx(y2x2)=ddx(9)\frac{d}{dx}(x^2) + \frac{d}{dx}(y^2) - \frac{d}{dx}(y^2x^2) = \frac{d}{dx}(9) 2x+2ydydx[(x2)ddx(y2)+(y2)ddx(x2)]=02x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} - \left[ (x^2)\frac{d}{dx}(y^2) + (y^2)\frac{d}{dx}(x^2) \right] = 0

  3. Simplify each term: 2x+2ydydx[(x2)(2ydydx)+(y2)(2x)]=02x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} - \left[ (x^2)(2y\frac{dy}{dx}) + (y^2)(2x) \right] = 0 Expand: 2x+2ydydx[2x2ydydx+2xy2]=02x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} - \left[ 2x^2y\frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy^2 \right] = 0

  4. Group terms involving dydx\frac{dy}{dx}: 2ydydx2x2ydydx=2x+2xy22y\frac{dy}{dx} - 2x^2y\frac{dy}{dx} = -2x + 2xy^2 Factor out dydx\frac{dy}{dx} on the left-hand side: dydx(2y2x2y)=2x+2xy2\frac{dy}{dx} (2y - 2x^2y) = -2x + 2xy^2

  5. Solve for dydx\frac{dy}{dx}: dydx=2x+2xy22y2x2y\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2x + 2xy^2}{2y - 2x^2y}

  6. Evaluate at (0,3)(0, 3): Substitute x=0x = 0 and y=3y = 3: dydx=2(0)+2(0)(32)2(3)2(02)(3)\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2(0) + 2(0)(3^2)}{2(3) - 2(0^2)(3)} Simplify: \frac{dy}{\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{0}{6} = 0

Final Answer:

The slope of the graph of the given equation at the point (0,3)(0, 3) is:

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Do you have any questions or want further clarification? Here are some follow-up questions you might consider:

  1. How is implicit differentiation used when both xx and yy appear in the equation?
  2. Can you explain how the product rule was applied to y2x2y^2x^2?
  3. What happens if the point provided doesn't satisfy the original equation?
  4. Can we verify the solution using a graph or alternative method?
  5. How would the process differ if we were finding the second derivative?

Tip: When solving implicit differentiation problems, always organize your terms carefully, especially when grouping expressions involving dydx\frac{dy}{dx}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Implicit Differentiation
Product Rule
Slope of Tangent Line

Formulas

dy/dx = (-2x + 2xy^2) / (2y - 2x^2y)

Theorems

Chain Rule
Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12