Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

Find the slope of the tangent or normal to given curves at the indicated points as instructed:

The line y = x+1 is a tangent to the curve \( { y}^{2 } \) = 4x at which of the following points ?

Options:

(1,2)

(2,1)

(1,-2)

(-1,2)

Correct Answer:

(1,2)

Explanation:

Find dy/dx.

dy/dx=2y=4

y=2

2=x+1

x=1