Final answer:
The value of dx/dy at the point (2,2) is -8e^2/7.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the value of dx/dy at the point (2,2), we first need to differentiate the given equation e^x-y = xy^3e^2-18. Differentiating both sides with respect to x gives us:
e^x-y (dx/dy) = y^3e^2 - xy^3(dx/dy)
Substituting the values x=2 and y=2 into this equation, we can solve for dx/dy:
e^2-2 (dx/dy) = 2^3e^2 - 2(2)^3(dx/dy)
Simplifying, we get:
(1-8)(dx/dy) = 8e^2 - 16(dx/dy)
Combining similar terms, we can solve for dx/dy:
-7(dx/dy) = 8e^2
dx/dy = -8e^2/7