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If x^2 + y^2 = 1, implicit differentiation gives dy/dx equal to
A-y/x
By/x
Cx/y
D-x/y
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -x/y
Differentiating gives 2x + 2y dy/dx = 0, so dy/dx = -x/y.
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