Folium of Descartes (Implicit Differentiation Question)
Directions:
Please complete the following directions BEFORE clicking any checkboxes in the applet below.
1) Given the equation of the Folium of Descrates (below), use implicit differentiation to find an expression for the derivative of this relation at any point (x,y) on this curve.
2) Use your expression to evaluate the instantaneous rate of change of this curve at x = 3.
3) Click the checkboxes that appear to check your answer.