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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve $y=b e^{-x / a}$ at the point where it crosses the $y$-axis.
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This is done by setting $x=0$ in the equation of the curve. So, we have $y=b e^{-0 / a}=b$. Therefore, the point is $(0, b)$. Show more…
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