JEE Main · 2013 · 07 Apr 2013 · Offline · Application of Derivatives

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The intercepts on x -axis made by tangents to the curve, , which are parallel to the line , are equal to
  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)± 1✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Here , and a tangent parallel to needs , so . At , , and the tangent meets the x-axis at . At , , and the tangent meets the axis at . The x-intercepts are .

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