For what values of aa and bb is the line −4x+y=b-4x+y=b tangent to the curve y=ax2y=ax2 when x=−3x=-3? a=? b=?

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For what values of aa and bb is the line −4x+y=b-4x+y=b tangent to the curve y=ax2y=ax2 when x=−3x=-3?

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