The intercepts on x -axis made by tangents to the curve, , which are parallel to the line , are equal to
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)± 1✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Here , and a tangent parallel to needs , so . At , , and the tangent meets the x-axis at . At , , and the tangent meets the axis at . The x-intercepts are .
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