MHT CET2008MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The abscissae of the points, where the tangent to curve y=x³-3 x²-9 x+5 is parallel to x -axis, are
Options
- Ax=0 and 0
- Bx=1 and -1
- Cx=1 and -3
- Dx=-1 and 3
Correct answer
D. x=-1 and 3
Step-by-step solution
Given, y=x³-3 x²-9 x+5 d y d x =3 x²-6 x-9 We know that, this equation gives the slope of the tangent to the curve. The tangent is parallel to x -axis, d y d x =0 3 x²-6 x-9=0 x=-1,3