Determine analytically the point (s) at which the graph of the function has a horizontal tangent. x2 1) f(x) x – 1 x2 2) f(x): x2 +1

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Determine analytically the point(s) at which the graph of the function has a horizontal tangent.
x2
1) f(x) :
х — 1
x2
2) f(x) =
x2 +1
Transcribed Image Text:Determine analytically the point(s) at which the graph of the function has a horizontal tangent. x2 1) f(x) : х — 1 x2 2) f(x) = x2 +1
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