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Answer: An implicit function is a function, written in terms of both dependent and independent variables, like y-3x2+2x+5 = 0. Whereas an explicit function is a function which is represented in terms of an independent variable.

Step-by-step explanation: To find the implicit derivative,

Differentiate both sides of f(x, y) = 0 with respect to x.

Apply usual derivative formulas to differentiate the x terms.

Apply usual derivative formulas to differentiate the y terms along with multiplying the derivative by dy/dx.

Solve the resultant equation for dy/dx (by isolating dy/dx).

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