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A point on the curve y=x3-3x+5 at which the tangent line is parallel to y=-2 x is

 

a
(1, 3)
b
(0, 5)
c
13,5-839
d
12,0

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Since y'(x)=3x2-3 so by the condition of parallelism 3x2-3=-2x=±13If x=13, then y=133-33+5=5-833=5-839

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