3) (a) Let f(x) = -x²-x. Use definition of the derivative Equation 3.4 to compute f'(x). (No other method will be accepted, regardless of whether you obtain the correct derivative.) (b) Find the tangent line to the graph of f(x) = -x²-x at x = 1.

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Equation 3.4
m tan
lim _f(a+h)-f(a)
h40
h
Transcribed Image Text:Equation 3.4 m tan lim _f(a+h)-f(a) h40 h
3) (a) Let f(x) = -x²-x. Use definition of the derivative Equation 3.4 to
compute f'(x). (No other method will be accepted, regardless of whether you obtain the
correct derivative.)
(b) Find the tangent line to the graph of f(x) = -x²-x at x = 1.
Transcribed Image Text:3) (a) Let f(x) = -x²-x. Use definition of the derivative Equation 3.4 to compute f'(x). (No other method will be accepted, regardless of whether you obtain the correct derivative.) (b) Find the tangent line to the graph of f(x) = -x²-x at x = 1.
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