Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Implicit Differentiation
Implicit differentiation is a technique used to differentiate equations where the dependent and independent variables are not explicitly separated. In this case, the equation x + y³ - y = 1 involves both x and y, requiring us to differentiate both sides with respect to x while treating y as a function of x. This method allows us to find dy/dx, which is essential for determining the slope of the tangent line.
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Tangent Line Equation
The equation of a tangent line at a given point on a curve can be expressed using the point-slope form: y - y₀ = m(x - x₀), where (x₀, y₀) is the point of tangency and m is the slope at that point. Once we find the slope using implicit differentiation, we can substitute the coordinates of the point where x = 1 into this formula to derive the equation of the tangent line.
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Finding Points on the Curve
To find the equations of the tangent lines, we first need to determine the corresponding y-values for the given x-value of 1. This involves substituting x = 1 into the original equation x + y³ - y = 1 and solving for y. The solutions will provide the points on the curve where the tangent lines will be calculated, which is crucial for completing the problem.
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