Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The curve defined implicitly by the equation x2+xy+y2=7x^{2}+xy+y^{2}=7 passes through the point (2,1)(2,1). (a) Calculate dydx\dfrac{dy}{dx} at the point (2,1)(2,1). Show all work. (b) Determine d2ydx2\dfrac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} at the point (2,1)(2,1). Provide complete algebraic justification. (c) Based on the value found in part (b), describe the concavity of the curve at (2,1)(2,1) and explain your reasoning in the context of the second derivative test.

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