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For what value of c on [0,1] is the tangent to the graph of f(x) = e^x-x^2 parallel to the secant line?

2007-02-05 02:59:56 · 2 answers · asked by Cameron E 1 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

2 answers

f(x)=e^x-x^2
f'(x)=e^x-2x
on [0,1],
f'(0)=e^0-2(0)=1
so, the gradient of tangent=1

y=mx+c
m=1
on [0,1]
1=1(0)+c
c=1

So, the tangent line is
y=x+1

2007-02-05 03:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by seah 7 · 2 0

The secant line passes through (0,1) and (1,e-1)

Its slope is (e -2)

So we must find a point of f(x) where the derivative = e-2

e^x-2x =e-2 So x = 1 is a solution .There is another solution
between 0 and Ln2

2007-02-05 07:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by santmann2002 7 · 0 0

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