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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve \(y = 4x^{2} - 12x +...

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WAEC 2010

Find the equation of the tangent to the curve \(y = 4x^{2} - 12x + 7\) at point (2, -1).

  • A. y + 4x - 9 = 0
  • B. y - 4x - 9 = 0
  • C. y - 4x + 9 = 0
  • D. y + 4x + 9 = 0
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

\(y = 4x^{2} - 12x + 7\)

\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 8x - 12\)

At x = 2, y = 8(2) - 12 = 4

Equation of the tangent to the curve: \(y - (-1) = 4(x - 2)\)

\(y + 1 = 4x - 8 \implies y - 4x + 1 + 8 = y - 4x + 9 = 0\)


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