SOLUTION: Determine the slope of the curve defined by the equation:
f(x) = -10 x^2 + 5 x + 1
when x = -5.
The slope of the curve when x = -5 is m =
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f(x) = -10 x^2 + 5 x + 1
when x = -5.
The slope of the curve when x = -5 is m =
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Question 507968: Determine the slope of the curve defined by the equation:
f(x) = -10 x^2 + 5 x + 1
when x = -5.
The slope of the curve when x = -5 is m = Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Determine the slope of the curve defined by the equation:
f(x) = -10 x^2 + 5 x + 1
when x = -5.
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Evaluate the derivative at x = -5.
f'(x) = -20x+5
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f'(-5) = -20*-5+5 = 105
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The slope of the curve when x = -5 is m = 105
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