Finding the Equation of a Tangent Line with Derivatives
 

Finding the Equation of a Tangent Line with Derivatives problem 84


Given the quadratic equation with unknown x and a constant m.


  • Prove that the equation has real solutions for all values of the parameter m.

  • Calculate the solution of the equation. Determine all values of the parameter m for which both solutions are negative.

  • For which values of the parameter m is the sum of the solutions of the equation the smallest? Calculate the solutions in this case.


 

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