Find the X-Coordinate(s) of the Point(s) Where the Tangent to the Curve

question 8

Essay

Find the x-coordinate(s) of the point(s) where the tangent to the curve $y = \left( 9 - \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { 2 }$ has zero slope.

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