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Published on: August 13, 2026
If the line is tangent to the curve
, then 
equals
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Given, equation of the line, 
Hence, slope, 
.
Also, slope of tangent to the curve 
is 
.
Since, given line is tangent to the curve.
or
Put these values in 
, we get .
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