2012 HCI P1 Q3

2012 HCI P1 Q3

6 marks
Prelims

It is given that \(y={{x}^{xy}}\) , where \(x>0\), \(y>0\) . Find \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) in terms of \(x\) and \(y\). Hence find the equation of the tangent to the curve \(y={{x}^{xy}}\)which is parallel to the \(y\)-axis.[6]

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Answer:\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{y^2(1+\ln x)}{1-xy\ln x}\); vertical tangent \(x=1.32\)

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