SOLUTION: For the function, use the definition of the derivative at a point to find the slope of the tangent at the indicted point: F(x) =4x+1 at (2, 9)

Question 181338: For the function, use the definition of the derivative at a point to find the slope of the tangent at the indicted point:
F(x) =4x+1 at (2, 9)

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For the function, use the definition of the derivative at a point to find the slope of the tangent at the indicted point:
F(x) =4x+1 at (2, 9)
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F'(x) = 4
F'(2) = 4
The slope, when x = 2, is 4.
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It is a constant slope because it is a line.
Cheers,
Stan H.

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