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Find $k$ if the curve $y=x^{2}+k$ is tangent to the line$y=2 x$
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We are told that the curve is tangent to the line, which means they touch at exactly one point. Therefore, we can set the two equations equal to each other and solve for $x$. So, we have $x^{2}+k=2x$. Show more…
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