Let (a, b) be an arbitrary point on the graph of y = 1/x, x > 0.

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Let (a, b) be an arbitrary point on the graph of y = 1/x, x > 0. Prove that the area of the triangle formed by the tangent line through (a, b) and the coordinate axes is 2.

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Calculus

ISBN: 9781285057095

10th Edition

Authors: Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards

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