Concept explainers
(a)
To find: The values of
(a)
Answer to Problem 71E
The values of
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given function
Calculation:
Calculate the function.
Therefore, the value of a and b are
(b)
To find: The tangent line with smallest slope.
(b)
Answer to Problem 71E
The tangent line with smallest slope with minimum slope is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given points is
Calculation:
Calculate the points.
We know that
The minimum slope is -1.
Therefore, the tangent equation which has minimum slop is
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