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8. For the function f(x) = x2 - 2, find: a) The slope of a tangent line at x = a.

8. For the function f(x) = x2 - 2, find: a) The slope of a tangent line at x = a.

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Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson
Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson
Chapter2: Functions
Section2.4: Average Rate Of Change Of A Function
Problem 2E
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8. For the function f (x) = x2 – 2, find: %3D a) The slope of a tangent line at x = a.
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