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document.write( "Find the slope of the tangent line of x^2/3 + y^2/3 = 4 at the point (-1,3sqrt3).\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #423491 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the slope of the tangent line of x^2/3 + y^2/3 = 4 at the point (-1,3sqrt3). \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "differentiate implicitly \n" ); document.write( "2xdx + 2ydy = 0 \n" ); document.write( "dy/dx = -y/x (for all cirlces) \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "The point is not on the circle, tho. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |