Question

find dy/dx and the slope of the curve at the indicated point:
(x+2)^2+(y+3)^2=25, (1,-7)

Answer 1

1. Take the derivative of f(x) = (x+2)^2 + (y+3)^2 to find dy/dx
2. Insert the point (1,-7) into f'(x) to find the slope of the curve at that point.