Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Solving (1): The line equation in y intercept form;
Given
This is calculated using the following formula
Substitute values for m, x1 and y1
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Make y the subject
Solving (2): The line equation in y intercept form;
Given
This is calculated using the following formula
Substitute values for m, x1 and y1
Open Bracket
Make y the subject
<span>(a) the slope of curve is calculated from the derivative of the curve expression y=5/x. In this problem, the slope m=-5/(a^2).
(b) x=1, y=5,and m=-5, the tangent line is y-5=-5*(x-1).
x=4, y=5/4, and m=-5/16, the tangent line is y-5/4=-5/16*(x-4)</span>