At x=0, y=-1
dy/dx=6x2-ex which is -1 when x=0
Use the point slope form:
The equation of the tangent line is -1=(y+1)/x
The slope of the normal (perpendicular to the tangent) is 1
and the equation of the normal is 1=(y+1)/x.
Evan F.
asked 06/09/21Find the equations of the tangent line and normal line to the curve y=2x³- e^x, at x=0
At x=0, y=-1
dy/dx=6x2-ex which is -1 when x=0
Use the point slope form:
The equation of the tangent line is -1=(y+1)/x
The slope of the normal (perpendicular to the tangent) is 1
and the equation of the normal is 1=(y+1)/x.
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