Here equation of curve is
y5 − 9xy + 2x = 0 ...... (i)
On differentiating : 5y4 dxdy − 9y − 9x dxdy + 2 = 0
∴ dxdy = 5y4 − 9x9y − 2
When tangents are parallel to x-axis then 9y − 2 = 0
∴ M = 1.
For tangent perpendicular to x-axis
5y4 − 9x = 0 ...... (ii)
From equation (i) and (ii) we get only one point.
∴ N = 1.
∴ M + N = 2.