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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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Capitolo 3, Problema 3.7.43

The eight curve Find the slopes of the curve y⁴ = y² – x² at the two points shown here.


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To find the slope of the curve at a given point, we need to find the derivative of the curve equation with respect to x. The given equation is y⁴ = y² - x².
Differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x. Use implicit differentiation: d/dx(y⁴) = d/dx(y² - x²).
Apply the chain rule to differentiate y⁴ and y²: 4y³(dy/dx) = 2y(dy/dx) - 2x.
Rearrange the equation to solve for dy/dx: dy/dx = (2x) / (4y³ - 2y).
Substitute the coordinates of the given points into the derivative to find the slope at each point. For the point (√3/4, √3/2), substitute x = √3/4 and y = √3/2. For the point (√3/4, 1/2), substitute x = √3/4 and y = 1/2.

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Implicit Differentiation

Implicit differentiation is a technique used to differentiate equations where the dependent and independent variables are not isolated. In this case, the equation y⁴ = y² - x² involves both x and y, making it necessary to apply implicit differentiation to find the slope of the curve at specific points. This method allows us to differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x, treating y as a function of x.
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The slope of a curve at a given point is defined as the derivative of the function at that point. It represents the rate of change of y with respect to x. For the curve defined by the equation y⁴ = y² - x², finding the slope at the specified points involves evaluating the derivative obtained from implicit differentiation and substituting the coordinates of the points into this derivative.
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Critical points are values of x where the derivative of a function is either zero or undefined. In the context of the given curve, identifying critical points can help determine where the slope changes, which is essential for understanding the behavior of the curve. The points provided in the question are critical for evaluating the slope, as they represent specific locations on the curve where the slope needs to be calculated.
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