This document discusses two related mathematical situations: implicit differentiation and related rates. For implicit differentiation (Situation 1), curves that are not graphs of functions are examined, and the method of implicit differentiation is used to find equations of tangent lines. For related rates (Situation 2), the rate of change of one quantity is determined given the rate of change of a related quantity as described by a formula. Examples are provided for implicit differentiation involving curves like circles, cardioids, and lemniscates. The theory of implicit differentiation is explained, noting that it involves taking the derivative of the equation with respect to x and applying the chain rule since y is implicitly a function of x.