BatchMath
← Unit 3 - Applications of the Derivative

3. Horizontal and Vertical Tangent Lines Implicitly

Use implicit differentiation to locate horizontal and vertical tangent lines on implicitly defined curves. Analyze the numerator and denominator of dy/dx while verifying that candidate points lie on the original relation.

Lecture Video

Horizontal and Vertical Tangent Lines Implicitly
Applications of the Derivative Lecture 3 - Horizontal and Vertical Tangent Lines Implicitly

Additional Example

Horizontal and Vertical Tangent Lines using Implicit Differentiation
Horizontal and Vertical Tangent Lines using Implicit Differentiation
Horizontal and Vertical Tangent Lines with Implicit Equations (No Calculator)
AssignmentAnswer Key