To find: The correct choice for the equation of the tangent to the graph of
Answer to Problem 43E
The correct choice is (C) such that the equation of the tangent to the graph of
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The function is
The formula for the slope of the curve
The slope of
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Further simplify.
So, the slope of the curve
The equation of the tangent line to
Substitute
Therefore, the correct choice is (C) such that the equation of the tangent to the graph of
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