Suppose a curve is defined by the equati on y2 = x*(2- x). What is the equation of the line tangent to the curve at (1,-1)?

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Chapter6: Topics In Analytic Geometry
Section6.2: Introduction To Conics: parabolas
Problem 4ECP: Find an equation of the tangent line to the parabola y=3x2 at the point 1,3.
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Suppose a curve is defined by the equati on
y2 = x*(2- x). What is the equation of the line
tangent to the curve at (1,-1)?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a curve is defined by the equati on y2 = x*(2- x). What is the equation of the line tangent to the curve at (1,-1)?
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