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The equation of the tangent to the curve y = x + 
, that is parallel to the x-axis,
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
y = x + 
y ′ = 1 – 
= 0 ⇒ x 3 = 8 ⇒ x = 2
y = 2 + 
= 3
(2, 3) is point of contact
Thus y = 3 is tangent
Hence correct option is
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