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To find: The correct choice for the equation of the normal to the graph of
Answer to Problem 44E
The correct choice is (A) such that the equation of the normal to the graph of
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The function is
The formula for the slope of the curve
The slope of
Substitute
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Further simplify.
The slope of tangent to the curve
Substitute
Therefore, the correct choice is (A) such that the equation of the tangent line to the curve
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