Using a Derivative Formula to Calculate the Slope of a Curve at a Given Value of x
Step 1. Complete the following chart by using the given function and the given point to calculate the appropriate values.
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Step 2. Use the formula below to calculate the slope of the given at the given point.
Directions: Please use the derivative formula to calculate the slope of the given function at the given value of x.
Step 1.
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2+.01 = 2.01 |
f(2)= -15 |
f(2.01)= -15.069975 |
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Step 2.
Directions: Please use the derivative formula to calculate the slope of the given function at the given value of x.
