How do you find the equation of the line tangent

Salma Meza

Salma Meza

Answered question

2022-02-11

How do you find the equation of the line tangent to the graph of y=x at (16,4)?

Answer & Explanation

dupierkmk0v

dupierkmk0v

Beginner2022-02-12Added 11 answers

Explanation:
to obtain the equation we require the slope m and a point on the tangent the point
(x1,y1)=(16,4)
mtannt=dydx at x=16
y=x=x12
dydx=12x12=12x12=12x
x=16dydx=12×4=18
y4=18(x16)
y=18x+2 equation of tangent

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