The equation of tangent at those points where the curve y = x2 – 3x + 2 meets x-axis are
Given that the curve y = x2 – 3x + 2
The tangent passes through point (x, 0)
⇒ 0 = x2 – 3x + 2
⇒ (x-2)(x-1)=0
⇒ x = 1 or 2
Equation of the tangent:
(y-y1)=Slope of tangent×(x-x1)
Case: 1
When x = 2
Slope of tangent = 1
Equation of tangent:
y = 1× (x – 2)
⇒ x – y – 2 = 0
Case: 2
When x = 1
Slope of tangent = -1
Equation of tangent:
y = -1× (x – 1)
⇒ x + y – 1 = 0
Hence, option B is correct.