Question

F(t)=10t2+5t+1 . Find the value of t for which the tangent line to the graph of f(t) has slope 1.

Answer 1

$\bf f(t)=10t^2+5t+1\implies \stackrel{\textit{slope of tangent}}{\cfrac{df}{dt}}=20t+5\implies 1=20t+5 \\\\\\ -4=20t\implies -\cfrac{4}{20}=t\implies -\cfrac{1}{5}=t$