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f(a + h) - f(a) a. Use the definition mtan = lim to find the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f at P. h h 0 b. Determine an equation of the tangent line at P. f(x) = x² - 8, P(4,8)

Calculus For The Life Sciences

2nd Edition

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Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Chapter3: The Derivative

Section3.4: Definition Of The Derivative

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f(a + h) - f(a)
a. Use the definition mtan
= lim
to find the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f at P.
h
h
0
b. Determine an equation of the tangent line at P.
f(x) = x² - 8, P(4,8)

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