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At what points on the curve $y=\frac{x^{3}}{3}+\frac{x^{2}}{2}$, the tangents make equal angles with the co-ordinate axes?
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The function is $y=\frac{x^{3}}{3}+\frac{x^{2}}{2}$. The derivative of this function with respect to $x$ is given by $y' = x^{2} + x$. Show more…
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