Prove that the point of the tangent intercepted between the axes at any point on the curve x myn=am+n is divided at its point of contact in a constant ratio

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Chapter58: Achievement Review—section Five
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Problem 30AR: Determine dimension x to 3 decimal places.
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Prove that the point of the tangent intercepted between the axes at any point on the curve x myn=am+n is divided at its point of contact in a constant ratio 

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