SOLUTION: Consider the function f(x) = -x^2 + 27x − 9. The slope of the tangent line to f(x) at x = -9 is ? The value of f(x) at x = -9 is ? The y-intercept of the tangent line at x =

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Question 1178304: Consider the function f(x) = -x^2 + 27x − 9.
The slope of the tangent line to f(x) at x = -9 is ?
The value of f(x) at x = -9 is ?
The y-intercept of the tangent line at x = -9 is ?

Answer by ikleyn(52898) About Me  (Show Source):
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Regarding your first question, take the derivative of the function and calculate its value at x= -9.


Regarding your second question, substitute x= -9 into the function and calculate its value.


Then you will be in position to answer your third question.