A curve has the equation . At which point does the curve have a local horizontal tangent ()?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Find the first derivative: . Set derivative equal to zero: .
- Step 2: Evaluate at : . Thus, has a horizontal tangent.
Answer
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Why not the others: '' has slope ; '' has slope ; '' has slope .
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