Family of Curves w/ Slope=1 at (1,1) - Can You Answer?

In summary, a family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1) refers to a group of curves on a graph where each curve has a slope of 1 at the point (1,1). To graph this family, you plot the point (1,1) and draw a line with a slope of 1 passing through it. The significance of this slope is that it indicates all curves in the family have the same rate of change at (1,1). This slope can also be at other points on the graph and to find the equation of a specific curve, you use the slope-intercept form with the identified y-intercept.
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Just a question that came to my mind while studying differential equations.

Of-course this is a silly one (I think), but I wonder if someone can answer it!

Thanks :smile:
 
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I'm not sure what you mean by "find" that family. A perfectly good answer is "the family of all f(x) such that f(1)= 1 and f'(1)= 1". But there are simply too many of them to be able to write a "formula".
 

1. What is a family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1)?

A family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1) refers to a group of curves on a graph where each curve has a slope of 1 at the point (1,1). This means that the tangent line to each curve at the point (1,1) will have a slope of 1.

2. How do you graph a family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1)?

To graph a family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1), you can start by plotting the point (1,1) on the coordinate plane. Then, using the slope-intercept form of a line, you can draw a line with a slope of 1 passing through the point (1,1). This line will represent one curve in the family. To graph the other curves, you can use the slope-intercept form again but with different y-intercepts. This will give you a family of parallel lines with a slope of 1 at (1,1).

3. What is the significance of a slope of 1 at (1,1) in a family of curves?

A slope of 1 at (1,1) in a family of curves indicates that all the curves in the family have the same rate of change at the point (1,1). This can be useful in modeling real-world scenarios, as it allows for easy comparison and analysis of different curves.

4. Can a family of curves have a slope of 1 at a point other than (1,1)?

Yes, a family of curves can have a slope of 1 at a point other than (1,1). The point (1,1) is just an example used for explanation purposes. The slope of 1 can be at any point on the graph where there is a family of curves.

5. How do you find the equation of a specific curve in a family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1)?

To find the equation of a specific curve in a family of curves with a slope of 1 at (1,1), you can first identify the y-intercept of the desired curve. Then, using the slope-intercept form, you can plug in the slope of 1 and the y-intercept to find the equation of that particular curve.

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