Concept explainers
To calculate: The correct value of the horizontal tangent of the function
Answer to Problem 58E
The correct option is (A).
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given function is
The options are (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 (E) 4
Formula Used:
Differentiation power rule:
Here
Calculation:
The function is
It is known that the algebraic formula
Use that formula in the given function.
Differentiate the above function with respect to
For horizontal tangent
Thus,
Hence, the correct option is (A).
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