Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Tangent Lines
A tangent line to a curve at a given point is a straight line that touches the curve at that point without crossing it. The slope of the tangent line represents the instantaneous rate of change of the function at that point, which can be found using the derivative. Understanding how to find and graph tangent lines is essential for analyzing the behavior of functions.
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Implicit Differentiation
Implicit differentiation is a technique used to differentiate equations where the dependent and independent variables are not explicitly separated. In the context of the given equation, x + y³ - y = 1, implicit differentiation allows us to find the derivative of y with respect to x, which is necessary for determining the slope of the tangent line at a specific point.
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Graphing Techniques
Graphing techniques involve plotting points, lines, and curves on a coordinate plane to visually represent mathematical relationships. For the problem at hand, understanding how to accurately graph the original equation and the tangent lines is crucial for visualizing their interactions and confirming the correctness of the tangent line calculations.
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