At the Given Point, Find the Slope of the Curve $y ^ { 5 } + x ^ { 3 } = y ^ { 2 } + 9 x$

question 266

Multiple Choice

At the given point, find the slope of the curve, the line that is tangent to the curve, or the line that is normal to the curve,
as requested.
- $y ^ { 5 } + x ^ { 3 } = y ^ { 2 } + 9 x$ , tangent at $( 0,1 )$

• A) \(y = - \frac { 9 } { 7 } x\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 9 } { 5 } x + 1\)
• C) \(y = 3 x + 1\)
• D) \(y = - \frac { 9 } { 5 } x - 1\)

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Definitions:

Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Midsagittal Section

A vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves, commonly used in anatomical terminology.

Right Half

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Cerebrum

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