Thread: intersection

the line intersects the curve at two distinct points, write an inequality for

Originally Posted by Punch

the line intersects the curve at two distinct points, write an inequality for

HINT: The line intersects the graph in one point.

Originally Posted by Plato

HINT: The line intersects the graph in one point.

So, i have to find b^2-4ac=0 and find m at that point, then the inequality would be m>that value found because any line steeper would intersect twice.

then, mx=e^x

but how am i supposed to form a quadratic equation of this

Where did you get a, b, and c?

Other hint: Where does the line y = 10000000000*x intersect y = e^x?