Find the max value of 5t/ (2t^2 +7)

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The discussion centers on finding the maximum value of the function 5t/(2t^2 + 7) and solving for the tangent to the curve y = x^3 - 6x^2 + 8x at point A(3, -3). The derivative of the curve, y' = 3x^2 - 12x + 8, is calculated at x = 3, yielding a slope of 3. The tangent line is expressed as y = 3x - 9. The participants express confusion regarding the maximum value and the intersection of the tangent line with the curve.

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Find the max value of 5t/ (2t^2 +7)

I got answer as sqrt/3.5h

Tangent to curve y=x^3-6x^2+8x at pt A(3,-3) also intersect curve at another point B.
Solve pt B (x,y)

I did y'=3x^2 -12x +8
y'=3*3^2-12*3 +8
=27-36+8
=3
y=3x+b
-3=3(3)+b
b=-9

y=3x-9

I don't know what to do from there

And Solve for a b c y=ax^2+bx+c that passes through pt (2,19) and has horizontal tangent at (-1,-8)

I don't know how to do that either
 
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brno17 said:
Find the max value of 5t/ (2t^2 +7)

I got answer as sqrt/3.5h
That doesn't make any sense.
Tangent to curve y=x^3-6x^2+8x at pt A(3,-3) also intersect curve at another point B.
Solve pt B (x,y)

I did y'=3x^2 -12x +8
y'=3*3^2-12*3 +8
=27-36+8
=3
Check that last step. I don't get 3
y=3x+b
-3=3(3)+b
b=-9

y=3x-9

I don't know what to do from there

Fix it, then set the y's equal to see what x's work.
 

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