Let f(x) = -x. 4 (a) Find an equation of the line tangent to the given curve at x = 0. (b) Use a graphing utility to graph the curve and the tangent line line on the same set of axes.

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Chapter7: Integration
Section7.1: Antiderivatives
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1. Let f(x) = --x.
(a) Find an equation of the line tangent to the given curve at x = 0.
(b) Use a graphing utility to graph the curve and the tangent line line on the same set of axes.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let f(x) = --x. (a) Find an equation of the line tangent to the given curve at x = 0. (b) Use a graphing utility to graph the curve and the tangent line line on the same set of axes.
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