Solution

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The implicit function theorem applies when . After shrinking the neighbourhood, this partial derivative stays nonzero along the implicit graph. Differentiating its defining identity gives
For the specified smooth function, and , so both equal one at zero. In particular the theorem applies and . Differentiate the identity a second time:
At zero, and . Therefore

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