009A Sample Final 1, Problem 7

A curve is defined implicityly by the equation

$x^{3}+y^{3}=6xy$

a) Using implicit differentiation, compute ${\frac {dy}{dx}}$.

b) Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve $x^{3}+y^{3}=6xy$ at the point $(3,3)$.

Foundations:

Solution:

(a)

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Step 2:

(b)

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Final Answer:
(a)
(b)

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