BITSAT2013MathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
The equation of all lines having slope 2 which are tangent to the curve y= 1 x-3 , x 3, is
Options
- Ay=2
- By=2 x
- Cy=2 x+3
- DNone of these
Correct answer
D. None of these
Step-by-step solution
The equation of the given curve is y = 1 x -3 , x 3 The slope of the tangent to the given curve at any point ( x , y ) is given by dy dx = -1 ( x -3)² For tangent having slope 2, we must have 2= -1 (x-3)² 2(x-3)²=-1 (x-3)²=- 1 2 which is not possible as square of a real number cannot be negative. Hence, there is no tangent to the given curve having slope 2 .