Suppose f(x) = 2ax³ + b°x – 4c where a, b and c are real constants. Suppose that f has a horizontal I| tangent line at r = 2, and that the tangent line to f at r = 0 is given by y = 8x + 4. Use the given information to find all possible values for a, b, and c. Explain your reasoning.

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Suppose f(x) = 2a.x + b°x – 4c where a, b and c are real constants. Suppose that f has a horizontal
tangent line at r = 2, and that the tangent line to f at a = 0 is given by y = 8x + 4.
Use the given information to find all possible values for a, b, and c. Explain your reasoning.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose f(x) = 2a.x + b°x – 4c where a, b and c are real constants. Suppose that f has a horizontal tangent line at r = 2, and that the tangent line to f at a = 0 is given by y = 8x + 4. Use the given information to find all possible values for a, b, and c. Explain your reasoning.
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