SOLUTION: Let f (x) = {{{ x^3 + 11 }}} and a = {{{ 3 }}} Find and simplify the quotient: {{{ (f(x)-f(a))/(x - a) }}} = Then find the slope {{{ M[a] }}} of the line tangent to th

Question 987884: Let f (x) = and a =
Find and simplify the quotient:
=

Then find the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f at the point (a, f (a)).
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Please explain
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let f (x) = and a =
Find and simplify the quotient:

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@ x = 3:
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Then find the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f at the point (a,f(a))
f'(x) = 3x^2
f'(3) = 27

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