The functions are and
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Graph :
\Graph the functions and
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Observe the graph:
\The leftmost point of the curve is .
The lowest point of the curve is .
Consider .
Apply derivative on each side with respect to .
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Consider .
Apply derivative on each side with respect to .
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Slope of the tangent line is first derivative of the curve.
\Slope of the curve is .
Substitute and
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Slope of the tangent line is .
The leftmost point of the curve is same as the vertical tangent of the curve.
\Slope of the vertical tangent line is .
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Substitute in
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The leftmost point on the curve is .
The lowest point of the curve is same as the horizontal tangent of the curve.
\Slope of the horizontal tangent line is .
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Substitute in
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The lowest point on the curve is .
Graphically: \ \
\The leftmost point of the curve is .
The lowest point of the curve is .
Analitycally:
\The leftmost point of the curve is .
The lowest point of the curve is .