In differential calculus, what is the equation of the tangent line to the parabola at the point where ?

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Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Point: , point is . Step 2. Derivative , slope . Tangent line: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** drops ; other choices have wrong slope.

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