If the instantaneous rate of change of g(x) at (-1, -2) is ½, write the equation of the line tangent to the graph of g(x) at x = -1.

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Chapter3: The Derivative
Section3.3: Rates Of Change
Problem 19E: Find the instantaneous rate of change for each function at the given value. f(x)=x2+2x at x=0
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If the instantaneous rate of change of g(x) at (-1, -2) is ½, write the equation of the line tangent to the graph of g(x) at x = -1.

 

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