take the derivative with respect to t
2x dx/dt+2ydy/dt=0
dx/dt= -y/x dy/dt
so when y=8, find x, or x=+-sqrt(100-64)
x=+-6
dx/dt=put the values in and compute. Yes, you have two solutions, the x^2+y^2 is not a function, it does not obey simple rules. Think about it.
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If x^2 + y^2 = 100 and dy/dt = 6, find dx/dt when y = 8. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
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