differentiate the following to find the equation for the gradient of the curve in terms of x and y: 3x^3 + 4x^2 + 5xy + 7y = 0

9x^2 + 8x + 5y +5xdy/dx + 7dy/dx = 0

9x^2 + 8x + 5y = dy/dx(-5x - 7)

dy/dx = - (9x^2 + 8x +5y)/(5x + 7)

HP
Answered by Hew P. Maths tutor

4104 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Given that A(sin θ + cos θ) + B(cos θ − sin θ) ≡ 4 sin θ, find the values of the constants A and B.


In a triangle ABC, side AB=10 cm, side AC=5cm and the angle BAC=θ, measured in degrees. The area of triangle ABC is 15cm(sq). Find 2 possible values for cosθ and the exact length of BC, given that it is the longest side of the triangle.


An ellipse has the equation (x^2)/4 + (y^2)/9 = 1. Find the equation of the tangent at (-6/5 , 12/5)


How do you integrate by parts?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning