Concept explainers
(a)
To find: The slope of the graph of the function at the specified point.
(a)
Answer to Problem 18E
The slope of the graph of the function at the specified point is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given function is,
The given point is
Concept used:
The slope of the tangent line to the graph at
The given function is,
The slope of the graph of the function at the specified point is calculated as,
Simplify further,
The slope at the point
Therefore, the slope of the graph of the function at the specified point is
(b)
To find: The slope of the graph of the function at the specified point.
(b)
Answer to Problem 18E
The slope of the graph of the function at the specified point is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given function is,
The given point is
Concept used:
The slope of the tangent line to the graph at
The given function is,
The slope of the graph of the function at the specified point is calculated as,
Simplify further,
The slope at the point
Therefore, the slope of the graph of the function at the specified point is
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