To find:
The equation of the tangent
Answer to Problem 56E
The normal line at
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The normal line to the parabola
Concept used:
The equation is in slope −intercept form,
An equation for the line through the point
Calculation:
The function
The derivative of a function
Differentiating the equation (1) with respect to
The slope of the tangent
The normal line is perpendicular to the tangent
An equation for the line through the point
The line intersect the parabolas
Solve through substitution
The normal line at
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