SOLUTION: der. instant rate of change 9x^2+4x-13... x=-7 f^1(-7) find the slope of the tangent i don't understand what the question is asking.

Question 405838: der. instant rate of change
9x^2+4x-13... x=-7 f^1(-7) find the slope of the tangent
i don't understand what the question is asking.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
der. instant rate of change
9x^2+4x-13... x=-7 f^1(-7) find the slope of the tangent
i don't understand what the question is asking.
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f'(x) = 18x+4
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f'(-7) = 18(-7)+4 = -122
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The slope of the tangent at x = -7 is -122
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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