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The slope of the tangent to the curve y=x3+x+54 which also passes through the origin is
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE Main
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The correct answer is: 28

Let point Px1,y1 be the point on this curve such that the tangent of P passes through the origin.

Equation of tangent at P is y-y1=3x12+1x-x1
It passes through 0,0 so y1=3x12+1x1
x13+x1+54=3x13+x1
x13=27x1=3
So, dydxx1,y1=3x12+1=39+1=28

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