40. For what value(s) of x does fAx) = (x - 4x – 5) have a horizontal tangent?

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Chapter6: Topics In Analytic Geometry
Section6.2: Introduction To Conics: parabolas
Problem 4ECP: Find an equation of the tangent line to the parabola y=3x2 at the point 1,3.
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40. For what value(s) of x does Ax) = (x - 4x - 5)° have a horizontal tangent?
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41. a. Determine the equation of the normal to fx) = at (1, 1).
b. Show that the normal to fx) at (-1, -1) is the same as that found in part a.
Transcribed Image Text:40. For what value(s) of x does Ax) = (x - 4x - 5)° have a horizontal tangent? m 41. a. Determine the equation of the normal to fx) = at (1, 1). b. Show that the normal to fx) at (-1, -1) is the same as that found in part a.
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