SOLUTION: Determine the slope of the tangent to the curve next to the point where x = 4 f(x) = 4x^3 - 5x + 2sqrt(x) Thank you

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Question 555917: Determine the slope of the tangent to the curve next to the point where x = 4
f(x) = 4x^3 - 5x + 2sqrt(x)
Thank you
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Re-write the function using rational exponents:



Take the derivative of the function using the sum rule:



And the power rule



So



Now simply evaluate



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