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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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The devil’s curve (Gabriel Cramer, 1750) Find the slopes of the devil’s curve y⁴ – 4y² = x⁴ – 9x² at the four indicated points.


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To find the slopes of the devil's curve at the given points, we need to differentiate the equation of the curve implicitly with respect to x. The equation is y^4 - 4y^2 = x^4 - 9x^2.
Differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x. For the left side, use the chain rule: d/dx(y^4 - 4y^2) = 4y^3(dy/dx) - 8y(dy/dx). For the right side, differentiate directly: d/dx(x^4 - 9x^2) = 4x^3 - 18x.
Set the derivatives equal to each other: 4y^3(dy/dx) - 8y(dy/dx) = 4x^3 - 18x. Factor out dy/dx from the left side: dy/dx(4y^3 - 8y) = 4x^3 - 18x.
Solve for dy/dx to find the slope: dy/dx = (4x^3 - 18x) / (4y^3 - 8y). This expression gives the slope of the tangent line to the curve at any point (x, y).
Substitute each of the given points into the expression for dy/dx to find the slope at those points. The points are (-3, 2), (-3, -2), (3, 2), and (3, -2).

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Implicit Differentiation

Implicit differentiation is a technique used to find the derivative of a function defined implicitly by an equation involving both x and y. Instead of solving for y explicitly, we differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x, treating y as a function of x. This method is particularly useful for curves like the devil's curve, where y cannot be easily isolated.
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Finding The Implicit Derivative

Finding Slopes at Specific Points

To find the slope of a curve at specific points, we evaluate the derivative at those points. The slope of the tangent line to the curve at a given point is represented by the derivative value at that point. For the devil's curve, we will substitute the coordinates of the indicated points into the derivative obtained from implicit differentiation to find the slopes.
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Understanding Slope Fields

Critical Points and Behavior of Curves

Critical points are where the derivative of a function is zero or undefined, indicating potential local maxima, minima, or points of inflection. Understanding the behavior of the curve around these points helps in analyzing the overall shape and direction of the curve. For the devil's curve, identifying critical points can provide insights into the nature of the slopes at the specified coordinates.
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Critical Points
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