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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve , which is perpendicular to the line .

.: If tangent is perpendicular to the line x – 2y + 1 = 0 then it’s -1/m is -2.


m = -x = 1/2


x = -1/2


At x = -1/2, y = 31/8



At (-1/2, 31/8)



16x + 8y – 23 = 0


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