Find the slope and the equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function at the given value of x. f(x) = x* – 25x2 + 144; x = – 1

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**Problem Statement:**

Find the slope and the equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function at the given value of x.

**Given Function:**

\[ f(x) = x^4 - 25x^2 + 144 \]

**Value of x:**

\[ x = -1 \]

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**Solution Steps:**

1. Calculate the first derivative of the function \( f(x) \) to find the slope of the tangent line.
2. Evaluate the derivative at \( x = -1 \) to find the slope.
3. Use the point-slope form to write the equation of the tangent line.

**Output Requirements:**

- The slope of the tangent line is: \(\_\_\_\).
  
  *(Simplify your answer.)*

- The equation of the tangent line is: \( y = \_\_\_\).

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*Note: The boxes are placeholders for the numerical values obtained from the calculations.*
Transcribed Image Text:Transcription for Educational Website: --- **Problem Statement:** Find the slope and the equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function at the given value of x. **Given Function:** \[ f(x) = x^4 - 25x^2 + 144 \] **Value of x:** \[ x = -1 \] --- **Solution Steps:** 1. Calculate the first derivative of the function \( f(x) \) to find the slope of the tangent line. 2. Evaluate the derivative at \( x = -1 \) to find the slope. 3. Use the point-slope form to write the equation of the tangent line. **Output Requirements:** - The slope of the tangent line is: \(\_\_\_\). *(Simplify your answer.)* - The equation of the tangent line is: \( y = \_\_\_\). --- *Note: The boxes are placeholders for the numerical values obtained from the calculations.*
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