Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 1 - First-Order Differential Equations - 1.3 The Geometry of First-Order Differential Equations - Problems - Page 32: 4

Answer

$\frac{dy}{dx}=-\frac{c}{x^2}$

Work Step by Step

Take the derivative of the function in respect to $x$ (convert $c/x$ to $cx^{-1}$ and use power rule) to get $$\frac{dy}{dx}=-\frac{c}{x^2}$$ This $\frac{dy}{dx}$ is the slope of the tangent line.
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