Mark M. answered 10/20/18
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
y = cosx
Slope of tangent = y' = -sinx
Slope of y = -x is -1
So, sinx = 1
x = pi / 2 + 2k(pi), k = any integer
Christine E.
asked 10/16/18Find all points on the curve y = cos(x) where the tangent line is parallel to the line y = -x.
Mark M. answered 10/20/18
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
y = cosx
Slope of tangent = y' = -sinx
Slope of y = -x is -1
So, sinx = 1
x = pi / 2 + 2k(pi), k = any integer
Mark M. answered 10/17/18
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
At which values is cos x = -1 (Look at the cosine curve!!!)
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