SOLUTION: Find the equation of the normal to the curve y = –x^2 + 4x at: x=-2

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Question 1053129: Find the equation of the normal to the curve y = –x^2 + 4x at:
x=-2
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the value of the first derivative of the function at :



And the value of the function at -2:



So the normal to the curve at -2 has a slope of and passes through the point

Using the Point-Slope form:

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You can put it in whatever form you like or whatever form your instructor requires.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it