Let f(x) = X a) Compute ƒ'(x) using the definition of the derivative: f '(x) = lim S (x + h)− ƒ (x) 11-0 1h a) b) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at x = 1

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Section3.4: Definition Of The Derivative
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1. Let f(x) = 1.
X
a) Compute ƒ'(x) using the definition of the derivative: ƒ'(x) = lim (x+h)-f(x)
11-0 1h
a) = (x
en
a)
b) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at x = 1
b)
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let f(x) = 1. X a) Compute ƒ'(x) using the definition of the derivative: ƒ'(x) = lim (x+h)-f(x) 11-0 1h a) = (x en a) b) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at x = 1 b)
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