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TS EAMCET · Maths · Application of Derivatives

If the line \(y=-4 x+b\) is tangent to the curve \(y=\frac{1}{x}\), then \(b\) equals

  1. A \pm 4
  2. B \pm 2
  3. C \pm 1
  4. D \pm 8
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(A) \pm 4

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The slope of line \(y=-4 x+b\) is \(m=-4\). Also, slope of tangent of the curve \(y=\frac{1}{x}\) is given by \(\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{-1}{x^2}\). Since, given line is tangent to the curve.…