Implicit Differentiation and Graph Analysis

Implicit Differentiation and Graph Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

This video tutorial explains implicit differentiation, focusing on finding the derivative DYDX and the slope of the tangent line at a specific point for the equation x^2 + 4y^2 = 20. The process involves differentiating both sides of the equation with respect to x, applying the chain rule for terms containing y, and solving for DYDX. The tutorial demonstrates evaluating the derivative at the point (2,2) to find the slope of the tangent line, which is verified using a graph. The video concludes with a straightforward example and promises more examples in future videos.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation given in the problem statement?

2x + 4y = 20

x^2 + y^2 = 20

x^2 + 2y^2 = 20

x^2 + 4y^2 = 20

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the given equation considered implicit?

Because it contains only x

Because it is not solved for y

Because it is a linear equation

Because it is solved for y

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rule is applied when differentiating terms containing y?

Chain rule

Power rule

Product rule

Quotient rule

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the derivative of x^2 with respect to x?

x^2

2x

2

x

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the derivative of 4y^2 with respect to x?

8y

8y dy/dx

4y

4 dy/dx

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of dy/dx after solving the equation?

4y/x

-4y/x

x/4y

-x/4y

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope of the tangent line at the point (2,2)?

-1/2

1/2

1/4

-1/4

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