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Question from Nirmala: Given that y=1/x, x is not equal to zero. Prove that the area of the triangle formed by the tangent and the coordinates axes is 2. |
Hi Nirmala,
Use calculus to find the slope of the tangent to y = 1/x at the point (a, 1/a). Write the equation of the tangent line. Solve for p and q. Find the area of the triangle.
Harley
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