Math Problem Statement

but now you're on board the spaceship #369217211, and the captain is asking to solve tricky "ZP" (Z Planet) problem (you know what it means when captain is "asking"... that's an order):

(!!! Do Not use decimals/calculator. Present fractions in an exact format, for example, 7310773107 , 2295222952)

Now, find the slope of the tangent line to the curve

x2+3xy3y3=19x^2+3xy-3y^3=19

at the point (1,−2)(1,-2).

  

!!! The challenge is that the easiest differentiation rule on Earth, ddxxn=nxn−1ddxxn=nxn-1 , on Z planet is "twisted" as the following: d\differentialDxxn=n2xn1\frac{d}{\differentialD x}x^{n}=n^2x^{n-1}  (ddxconst=0ddxconst=0 , and the other rules have not been changed).

Solution

The problem asks for the slope of the tangent line to the curve x2+3xy3y3=19x^2 + 3xy - 3y^3 = 19 at the point (1,2)(1, -2), with a modified differentiation rule on the Z planet.

Step 1: Implicit Differentiation

We need to find dydx\frac{dy}{dx} using implicit differentiation on the equation x2+3xy3y3=19x^2 + 3xy - 3y^3 = 19, applying the modified differentiation rule: ddxxn=n2xn1.\frac{d}{dx}x^n = n^2x^{n-1}.

Differentiate each term:

  1. First term: x2x^2
    Using the modified rule: ddx(x2)=22x21=4x.\frac{d}{dx}(x^2) = 2^2x^{2-1} = 4x.

  2. Second term: 3xy3xy
    We need to use the product rule, which remains unchanged:
    ddx(3xy)=3(ddx(x)y+xdydx).\frac{d}{dx}(3xy) = 3\left( \frac{d}{dx}(x)y + x\frac{dy}{dx} \right). First, apply the Z planet rule to ddx(x)\frac{d}{dx}(x): ddx(x)=12x11=1.\frac{d}{dx}(x) = 1^2x^{1-1} = 1. Thus: ddx(3xy)=3(1y+xdydx)=3(y+xdydx).\frac{d}{dx}(3xy) = 3(1 \cdot y + x \cdot \frac{dy}{dx}) = 3(y + x\frac{dy}{dx}).

  3. Third term: 3y3-3y^3
    Since yy is a function of xx, we apply the chain rule: ddx(3y3)=33y2dydx=9y2dydx.\frac{d}{dx}(-3y^3) = -3 \cdot 3y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = -9y^2 \frac{dy}{dx}.

Step 2: Combine the Results

Now we combine all the differentiated terms: 4x+3(y+xdydx)9y2dydx=0.4x + 3(y + x\frac{dy}{dx}) - 9y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 0. Simplify: 4x+3y+3xdydx9y2dydx=0.4x + 3y + 3x\frac{dy}{dx} - 9y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 0.

Step 3: Solve for dydx\frac{dy}{dx}

Rearrange the terms to isolate dydx\frac{dy}{dx}: 3xdydx9y2dydx=4x3y,3x\frac{dy}{dx} - 9y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = -4x - 3y, dydx(3x9y2)=4x3y,\frac{dy}{dx}(3x - 9y^2) = -4x - 3y, dydx=4x3y3x9y2.\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-4x - 3y}{3x - 9y^2}.

Step 4: Substitute the Point (1,2)(1, -2)

Now substitute x=1x = 1 and y=2y = -2 into the expression for dydx\frac{dy}{dx}: dydx=4(1)3(2)3(1)9(2)2,\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-4(1) - 3(-2)}{3(1) - 9(-2)^2}, dydx=4+639(4),\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-4 + 6}{3 - 9(4)}, dydx=2336=233.\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2}{3 - 36} = \frac{2}{-33}.

Thus, the slope of the tangent line at the point (1,2)(1, -2) is 233\frac{2}{-33}, or simply: dydx=233.\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{2}{33}.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to extend your learning:

  1. How does the Z planet's differentiation rule differ from Earth's?
  2. What changes if the curve involves trigonometric functions under Z planet rules?
  3. How would implicit differentiation work for curves of higher degrees on Z planet?
  4. Can you derive the normal line equation at the same point on Earth, using Earth's rules?
  5. How does the product rule remain unaffected under Z planet differentiation?

Tip: When solving implicit differentiation problems, keep track of both direct and implicit derivatives to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Implicit Differentiation
Tangent Line
Modified Differentiation Rules

Formulas

d/dx(x^n) = n^2x^(n-1)
Product Rule: d(uv)/dx = u(dv/dx) + v(du/dx)
Implicit Differentiation: dy/dx

Theorems

Chain Rule
Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

University Level (Calculus)