If x^2 +2xy -8 = 0, then when x = 4, dy/dx =
a. -3/2
b. -5/4
c. 1/2
d. 3/2
e. -3/4

For simplicity, dy/dx means f'(x);
We have y = ( 8 - x^2 ) / 2x;
Then, y = 4/x - x/2;
So, f'(x) = (4/x - x/2)' = (4/x)' - (x/2)' = -4/(x^2) -1/2 because we use  differentiation formulas, such as : (f+g)' = f' + g'; (cf)' = cf'; x'=1; (1/x)' = -1/(x^2);
Finally, f'(4) = -4/16 -1/2 = -4/16 - 8/16 = -12/16 = -3/4.
The correct answer is E.

the formula of a slope:

we have the points (-2, 7) and (2, 3). substitute:

answer: the slope is equal -1.