Textbook Question
60–62. {Use of Tech} Multiple tangent lines Complete the following steps. <IMAGE>
a. Find equations of all lines tangent to the curve at the given value of x.
4x³ =y²(4−x); x=2 (cissoid of Diocles)
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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.2.45a
Analyzing slopes Use the points A, B, C, D, and E in the following graphs to answer these questions. <IMAGE>
a. At which points is the slope of the curve negative?
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Step 1: Understand that the slope of a curve at a point is determined by the derivative of the function at that point. A negative slope indicates that the function is decreasing at that point.
Step 2: Identify the points on the graph where the curve is sloping downwards as you move from left to right. These are the points where the slope is negative.
Step 3: Examine the graph visually or use the derivative function if available to determine the slope at each point A, B, C, D, and E.
Step 4: For each point, check if the tangent line to the curve at that point has a negative slope. This can be done by observing if the tangent line is angled downwards from left to right.
Step 5: List the points where the slope is negative based on your observations from the graph or calculations from the derivative.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Slope of a Curve
The slope of a curve at a given point represents the rate of change of the function at that point. It is determined by the derivative of the function, which indicates how steeply the curve rises or falls. A positive slope means the curve is increasing, while a negative slope indicates it is decreasing.
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Negative Slope
A negative slope occurs when the curve descends as you move from left to right. This means that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease. Identifying points with a negative slope is crucial for understanding where the function is decreasing, which can be visually assessed on a graph.
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Graphical Analysis
Graphical analysis involves examining the visual representation of a function to determine its characteristics, such as slope. By observing the curve's behavior at various points, one can identify intervals of increase and decrease, as well as specific points where the slope changes from positive to negative or vice versa.
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Use definition (2) (p. 135) to find the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f at P.
f(x) = 8 - 2x2; P(0, 8)
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Higher-order derivatives Find and simplify y''.
y = 2^x x
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Use the given graphs of f and g to find each derivative. <IMAGE>
b. d/dx (f(x)g(x)) |x=1
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Consider the following cost functions.
a. Find the average cost and marginal cost functions.
C(x) = 1000+0.1x, 0≤x≤5000, a=2000
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13-26 Implicit differentiation Carry out the following steps.
a. Use implicit differentiation to find dy/dx.
(x+y)^2/3=y; (4, 4)
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