The function is defined for all real

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The function g(x)=arctan⁡(x2−1)g(x)=\arctan(x^{2}-1) is defined for all real xx. For which value of xx does the tangent line to the graph of gg have slope zero? (a) x=1x=1 (b) x=12x=\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (c) x=0x=0 (d) x=2x=\sqrt{2}

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