For the curve y= ax + bx? + 12x - 7, what values of a and b will make the tangents to the curve at x= 2 and x= 3 horizontal? 3 2 15 2 2 a--.b--5 3 b--1

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For the curve y= ax + bx? + 12x - 7, what values of a and b will make the tangents to the curve at x = 2 and x = 3 horizontal?
3
a=--, b =-
3.
a =
2
15
2
a =-, b=-5
3
b=-1
3
Transcribed Image Text:For the curve y= ax + bx? + 12x - 7, what values of a and b will make the tangents to the curve at x = 2 and x = 3 horizontal? 3 a=--, b =- 3. a = 2 15 2 a =-, b=-5 3 b=-1 3
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