Find an equation for the horizontal tangent to the curve y=x-3root x

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The discussion revolves around finding an equation for the horizontal tangent to the curve defined by the function y = x - 3√x. Participants are also exploring the range of values for the curve's slope and the curve itself.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to determine the derivative of the function to analyze the slope. There is some confusion regarding the interpretation of the term "3root x," with questions raised about whether it refers to the cube root or three times the square root of x. Some participants are discussing the range of the slope based on their derivative calculations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their attempts to derive the function's slope and clarifying the notation used in the problem. There is no explicit consensus on the derivative, and multiple interpretations of the function are being explored.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted ambiguity regarding the notation "3root x," which affects the understanding of the function. Participants are also addressing the need for derivatives to analyze the slope and are questioning their calculations.

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Hi

a ) find an equation for the horizontal tangent to the curve y=x-3root x
b) What is range of values of values of curve's slope ?
c ) What is range of values of curve ?

number a already I solved but my queation now in b and c

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I try to solve
b)
to get curve's slope must derivatives
range of values of values of curve's slope is ( - infinity , 1 ]
becuse when we put ( 0 ) in curve's slope It will comw 1


c ) did here put zero in y=x-3root x


please help me .
 
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r-soy said:
Hi

a ) find an equation for the horizontal tangent to the curve y=x-3root x
What does 3root x mean?

Does it mean [tex]\sqrt[3]{x}[/tex]

or [tex]3\sqrt{x}[/tex]
?
r-soy said:
b) What is range of values of values of curve's slope ?
c ) What is range of values of curve ?

number a already I solved but my queation now in b and c

-----

I try to solve
b)
to get curve's slope must derivatives
range of values of values of curve's slope is ( - infinity , 1 ]
becuse when we put ( 0 ) in curve's slope It will comw 1
What did you get for the derivative of this function?
r-soy said:
c ) did here put zero in y=x-3root x


please help me .
 
I mean [tex]3\sqrt{x}[/tex]
 
I get for the derivative of this function?

3 X 1/2rootx

= 3/2rootx
 
r-soy said:
I get for the derivative of this function?

3 X 1/2rootx

= 3/2rootx
No, that's not the derivative of y = x - 3x1/2
 

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