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AP Calculus BC 3.2 Implicit Derivatives Overview

Differentiate equations that define y implicitly, isolate dy/dx and evaluate tangent slopes using coordinates on the relation.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Calculus BC

Exam points

  • differentiate parametric or polar equations and interpret the result
  • apply the appropriate derivative or area integral in context

3.2 Implicit Differentiation question 1

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If y is a differentiable function of x, then the slope of the curve of xy2x y^{2}2y+4y3=6-2 y+4 y^{3}=6 at the point where y=1 is

A

118-\frac{1}{18}

B

0

C

518\frac{5}{18}

D

13\frac{1}{3}

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