Find the point on the graph of h(x) with the largest slope, that is, the (a) point where the tangent line of h(x) has the largest slope at this point.

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Consider the following function
h(x) = -3x -5x* + 20x³ + 60x.
Find the point on the graph of h(x) with the largest slope, that is, the
(a)
point where the tangent line of h(x) has the largest slope at this point.
(b)
Write the equation of the tangent line at the point found in part (a).
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following function h(x) = -3x -5x* + 20x³ + 60x. Find the point on the graph of h(x) with the largest slope, that is, the (a) point where the tangent line of h(x) has the largest slope at this point. (b) Write the equation of the tangent line at the point found in part (a).
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