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  • Jul 9, 2008, 07:15 AM
    dths1980
    Calculus
    Find the equation of the tangent line of the graph 3x+xy+1=0 at the point x= -1

    thank you
  • Jul 9, 2008, 07:51 AM
    galactus
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    Solve your equation for y, then find the derivative and plug in x=-1 to find the slope at that

    point. Then just use y=mx+b to find your equation. You'll have m,x,and y. So, just find b and

    you're done.

    Here is the graph with the tangent:

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