SOLUTION: Find the equation of the tangent to the graph at the indicated point. HINT: Compute the derivative algebraically. f(x) = 9x + 1; a = 1

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Question 940595: Find the equation of the tangent to the graph at the indicated point. HINT: Compute the derivative algebraically.
f(x) = 9x + 1; a = 1

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the equation of the tangent to the graph at the indicated point. HINT: Compute the derivative algebraically.
f(x) = 9x + 1; a = 1
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f(x) is linear.
f'(x) = 9
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How is a related to x?

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