10. Find the equations for the lines Tangent and Normal to the curve $y = x^2 + 3$ at the point when $x = 2$. Use the definition of the derivative to find the slope of the tangent line.
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Find the point on the curve when x = 2. y = (2)^2 + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7 So, the point is (2, 7). Show more…
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