Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 11 - Review - Review Exercises - Page 856: 44

Answer

$y=\dfrac{1}{2} x$

Work Step by Step

We have: $y(x)=\dfrac{x}{1+e^x}; x=0$ Now, $y(0)=\dfrac{0}{1+e^0}=0$ We differentiate both sides with respect to $x$. $y^{\prime}(x)=\dfrac{1+e^x-xe^x}{(1+e^x)^2}$ The equation of a tangent line at $(0,0)$ is: $y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\\ y-0=\dfrac{1}{2} (x-0) \\ y=\dfrac{1}{2} x$
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