Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 2 - The Derivative - Chapter 2 Review Exercises - Page 185: 55

Answer

Proof is below.

Work Step by Step

We use implicit differentiation on $y^2 = kx$: $2y *y' = k$ $y' = \frac{k}{2y}$ At $(x_0,y_0)$: $y' = \frac{k}{2y_0}$ Creating the line using point-slope form with point $(x_0,y_0)$ and slope $\frac{k}{2y_0}$: $(y-y_0) = \frac{k}{2y_0} * (x-x_0)$ $y y_0 - y_0^2 = \frac{k}{2}(x-x_0)$ $y y_0 = \frac{k}{2}(x-x_0) + y_0^2$ Using $y_0^2 = kx_0$: $y y_0 = \frac{k}{2}(x-x_0) + kx_0$ $y y_0 = \frac{k}{2}(x+x_0) $ Thus, the equation is proven.
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