a. For the following function, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. f(x) = V 7x +1, a = 5 a. f'(a) = 0 (Simplify your answer.)

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Chapter10: Radical Functions And Equations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 9CR
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Honors Pre-Calc/Calc Period 7
Question -
Homework: 3.1 Derivatives
Part 1 c
a. For the following function, find f' (a).
b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a.
f(x) = V7x+ 1, a = 5
a. f'(a) = 0 (Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:Honors Pre-Calc/Calc Period 7 Question - Homework: 3.1 Derivatives Part 1 c a. For the following function, find f' (a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. f(x) = V7x+ 1, a = 5 a. f'(a) = 0 (Simplify your answer.)
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