2. Let \( f(x) = 2e^{3x} \) and \( g(x) = 5x^3 \). At what value of \( x \) do the graphs of \( f \) and \( g \) have parallel tangents?






Answer is: option2

\( -0.366 \)

Solution:

Parallel tangents mean slopes are the same, which means first derivatives are the same.

\( f'(x) = 6e^{3x} \)

\( g'(x) = 15x^2 \)

\( 6e^{3x} = 15x^2 \)

Now, graph and find the zeroes of \( 6e^{3x} - 15x^2 \)

\( x = -0.366 \)

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