A curve has the equation . At which point does the curve have a local horizontal tangent ()?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Find the first derivative: . Set derivative equal to zero: .
  2. 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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