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A function f is differentiable for all values of x in [0,6], and the graph with equation y=f(x) has a local minimum point at (2,4). The equation of the tangent at the point with the coordinates (2,4) is:

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Explanation:

The slope of tangent line at a max or a minimum is 0,.

So using point slope formula.


y - 4 = 0(x - 2)


y = 4

Is the equation of a tangent line. This means we have a horizontal line at y= 4. Horizontal lines have a slope of 0.

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