If f(x) = , then [f'(x)]2 is equal to
1 + 2x
2
1
D.
1
On, differentiating w.r.t. x, we get
f'(x) = 1 [f'(x)]2 = 1
The equation of the tangent to the curve = 1 at the point (x1, y1) is . Then, the value of k is
2
1
3
3
The slope of the normal to the curve x = t2 + 3t - 8 and y = 2t2 - 2t - 5 at the point (2, - 1) is
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