(a)
To calculate: The derivative of y with respect to x .
(a)
Answer to Problem 12E
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The equation of y in terms of x is given as,
Calculation: Using the derivation,
So the derivative of y with respect to x is
(b)
To calculate: The slope of curve at (1, -7).
(b)
Answer to Problem 12E
The slope of curve at given point is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation: Put the given point in the differentiated equation,
The slope of curve at given point is
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