SOLUTION: Calculate the derivative using the definition. Determine the slope of the tangent to the curve at the given point and the equation of this tangent. y = 2(x^2)

SOLUTION: Calculate the derivative using the definition. Determine the slope of the tangent to the curve at the given point and the equation of this tangent. y = 2(x^2) - 4 , (5,46) Th

Question 555122: Calculate the derivative using the definition. Determine the slope of the tangent to the curve at the given point and the equation of this tangent.
y = 2(x^2) - 4 , (5,46)
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Calculate the derivative using the definition. Determine the slope of the tangent to the curve at the given point and the equation of this tangent.
y = 2(x^2) - 4 , (5,46)
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y' = 4x
y'(5) = 20

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