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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Derivatives
Analytic Geometry
Formulas
Derivative of y = f(x) gives the slope of the tangent line: m = f'(x)
The equation of the tangent line at a point (x₀, y₀) is given by: y - y₀ = m(x - x₀)
The slope of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal of the slope of the tangent line: m_perpendicular = -1/m
Theorems
Derivative as the Slope of the Tangent Line
Perpendicular Line Slope Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12