K kdm New member Joined Feb 3, 2007 Messages 6 Feb 3, 2007 #1 Find the point on the graph of y = x^2 where the tangent line is parallel to the line 3x - y = 2 Can someone help me get started please?
Find the point on the graph of y = x^2 where the tangent line is parallel to the line 3x - y = 2 Can someone help me get started please?
skeeter Elite Member Joined Dec 15, 2005 Messages 3,204 Feb 3, 2007 #2 set the derivative of y = x<sup>2</sup> equal to the slope of the line 3x-y = 2 ... solve for x, then determine the y coordinate.
set the derivative of y = x<sup>2</sup> equal to the slope of the line 3x-y = 2 ... solve for x, then determine the y coordinate.
