To find: The equations of all lines tangent to
Answer to Problem 36E
The equations of all lines tangent to
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The curve is
Calculation:
The formula for the slope of curve at
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Further simplify.
The tangent line to the curve
As the tangent line passes through the point
Further simplify,
So, the values of
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the equations of all lines tangent to
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