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Find the points on the curve $y=x^{3}$ at which the slope of the tangent is equal to the $y$ -coordinate of the point.
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The derivative of a function gives us the slope of the tangent line at any point on the curve. The derivative of $y=x^{3}$ is $y'=3x^{2}$. Show more…
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