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Choose the correct alternative: The abscissa of the point on the curve f(x) = 8-2x at which the slope of the tangent is – 0.25?

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Choose the correct alternative:

The abscissa of the point on the curve f(x) = `sqrt(8 - 2x)` at which the slope of the tangent is – 0.25?

Options

  • – 8

  • – 4

  • – 2

  • 0

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Solution

– 4

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Chapter 7: Applications of Differential Calculus - Exercise 7.10 [Page 54]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 7 Applications of Differential Calculus
Exercise 7.10 | Q 6 | Page 54

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