Implicit Differentiation: find dy/dx for y^2 = 8x − 71 at x = 9, y = −1

[Umar]

For the equation, find dy/dx evaluated at the given values. y² = 8x − 71 at x = 9, y = −1

dy/dx =

 

[Deleted member 4993]

For the equation, find dy/dx evaluated at the given values. y² = 8x − 71 at x = 9, y = −1

dy/dx =

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[stapel]

For the equation, find dy/dx evaluated at the given values. y² = 8x − 71 at x = 9, y = −1

Where are you stuck in the implicit differentiation?

You differentiated y^2 and got... what?

You differentiated 8x - 71 and got... what?

When you plugged in the given values and solve for dy/dx, you got... what?

Please be complete. Thank you!