IB skill practice

Analyse implicit function graphs

Interpret implicit curves, intercepts, tangents, and local behaviour.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Analyse implicit function graphs - visual visual link

For the circle \(x^{2}+y^{2}=9\) and \(x=-1\), enter the positive y-value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.