Find the equation of all lines having slope 2 which are tangents to the curve. y=1/(x-3),x≠3

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Find the equation of all lines having slope 2 which are tangents to the curve. y=1/(x-3),x≠3

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answered Jan 20, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
edited Mar 7, 2018 by faiz
 
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The equation of the given curve is 

The slope of the tangent to the given curve at any point (x, y) is given by,

If the slope of the tangent is 2, then we have:

Hence, there is no tangent to the given curve having slope 2.

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