Math Problem Statement

Use implicit differentiation to find an equation of the tangent line to the graph at the given point.

x+y - 1 = In(x^7+ y^7), (1, 0)

У(x) =

Solution

To find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function defined implicitly by x+y1=ln(x7+y7)x + y - 1 = \ln(x^7 + y^7) at the point (1,0)(1, 0), we will use implicit differentiation.

Step 1: Differentiate both sides with respect to xx

Given: x+y1=ln(x7+y7)x + y - 1 = \ln(x^7 + y^7)

Differentiate both sides with respect to xx: ddx(x)+ddx(y)ddx(1)=ddx(ln(x7+y7))\frac{d}{dx}(x) + \frac{d}{dx}(y) - \frac{d}{dx}(1) = \frac{d}{dx}\left(\ln(x^7 + y^7)\right)

This simplifies to: 1+dydx=1x7+y7(7x6+7y6dydx)1 + \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{x^7 + y^7} \cdot \left(7x^6 + 7y^6 \cdot \frac{dy}{dx}\right)

Step 2: Simplify and Solve for dydx\frac{dy}{dx}

Rewrite this as: 1+dydx=7x6+7y6dydxx7+y71 + \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{7x^6 + 7y^6 \frac{dy}{dx}}{x^7 + y^7}

Multiply both sides by x7+y7x^7 + y^7 to eliminate the fraction: (x7+y7)(1+dydx)=7x6+7y6dydx(x^7 + y^7)(1 + \frac{dy}{dx}) = 7x^6 + 7y^6 \frac{dy}{dx}

Expanding, we get: x7+y7+dydx(x7+y7)=7x6+7y6dydxx^7 + y^7 + \frac{dy}{dx}(x^7 + y^7) = 7x^6 + 7y^6 \frac{dy}{dx}

Collect all terms involving dydx\frac{dy}{dx} on one side: dydx(x7+y77y6)=7x6x7y7\frac{dy}{dx} (x^7 + y^7 - 7y^6) = 7x^6 - x^7 - y^7

Thus, dydx=7x6x7y7x7+y77y6\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{7x^6 - x^7 - y^7}{x^7 + y^7 - 7y^6}

Step 3: Evaluate dydx\frac{dy}{dx} at the Point (1,0)(1, 0)

Substitute x=1x = 1 and y=0y = 0 into the derivative:

dydx=7(1)6(1)7(0)7(1)7+(0)77(0)6=7101+00=6\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{7(1)^6 - (1)^7 - (0)^7}{(1)^7 + (0)^7 - 7(0)^6} = \frac{7 - 1 - 0}{1 + 0 - 0} = 6

Therefore, the slope of the tangent line at (1,0)(1, 0) is 66.

Step 4: Write the Equation of the Tangent Line

The tangent line at (1,0)(1, 0) with slope 66 is: y0=6(x1)y - 0 = 6(x - 1)

Simplifying: y=6x6y = 6x - 6

Final Answer

The equation of the tangent line to the graph at (1,0)(1, 0) is: y=6x6y = 6x - 6

Would you like more details on this solution, or do you have questions?

Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. What is implicit differentiation and why is it useful in finding tangent lines?
  2. How can you verify the correctness of the derivative found through implicit differentiation?
  3. How does the tangent line relate to the concept of local linear approximation?
  4. What happens to the tangent line equation if the function is modified slightly?
  5. How does implicit differentiation apply in higher dimensions?

Tip: When using implicit differentiation, carefully collect terms involving dydx\frac{dy}{dx} on one side to isolate and solve for the derivative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Implicit Differentiation
Tangent Line
Logarithmic Differentiation

Formulas

Implicit differentiation: d/dx [f(x, y) = g(x, y)]
Slope of tangent line: dy/dx
Logarithmic function derivative: d/dx [ln(u)] = 1/u * du/dx

Theorems

Chain Rule
Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12