Find the coordinates of the point in the curve y = 3x\(^2\) - 2x - 5 where the tangent is parallel to the line y = - 5 = 8x
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
y = 8x + 5
m = 8
y = 3x\(^2\) - 2x - 5
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 6x - 2x - 5
\(\frac{6x}{6} = \frac{10}{6}\)
x = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
y = 0
y = 8x + 5
m = 8
y = 3x\(^2\) - 2x - 5
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = 6x - 2x - 5
\(\frac{6x}{6} = \frac{10}{6}\)
x = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
y = 0