What is the slope of the line normal

Darion Spencer

Darion Spencer

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2022-03-14

What is the slope of the line normal to the tangent line of f(x)=x3x at x=3?

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molandco8fj

molandco8fj

Beginner2022-03-15Added 3 answers

f(x)=x3x
Slope of tangent =f(x)=3x212x
Slope of tangent at x=3 is f(3)=3(3)2123
Slope of tangent =27123
Simplifying we get 543123
The slope of normal would be the negative reciprocal of this value.
Slope of normal =235431

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