Find all functions in 1. quadrant which tangts form triangles

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Homework Statement


Find all functions for which any tangent in first quadrant "forms" a triangle with constant surface P. (You can assume that y'<0)



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The Attempt at a Solution


Now, I know I should somehow get to differential equation and then solve it but, I haven't got a clue on how to start?

Tangent is a linear function with ##k=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}## and also equal to ##k=y^{'}(x)##..

That is in fact everything I have so far. I've been staring and this problem for quite a while now. Please help.
 
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