Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH100/December 2013/Question 02 (a)
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Question 02 (a) |
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Short-Answer Question. Simplify your answer as much as possible and show your work. Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the point (0,1). |
Make sure you understand the problem fully: What is the question asking you to do? Are there specific conditions or constraints that you should take note of? How will you know if your answer is correct from your work only? Can you rephrase the question in your own words in a way that makes sense to you? |
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Hint 1 |
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Try calculating , i.e., to find the slope of the tangent line. |
Hint 2 |
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Recall that the equation of the line tangent to the graph of at is . |
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Solution |
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