SOLUTION: Find equations of the tangent line and normal line at the curve at the given point. a). Y=(2+x)e^-x, (0, 2)

SOLUTION: Find equations of the tangent line and normal line at the curve at the given point. a). Y=(2+x)e^-x, (0, 2)

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Question 862194: Find equations of the tangent line and normal line at the curve at the given point.
a). Y=(2+x)e^-x, (0, 2)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the tangent, find the value of the derivative at that point.

So when

Use the point to solve for .

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