The number which is the slope of the line tangent to the curve at
Answer to Problem 25E
The correct answer is iii.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The curve:
The numbers:
i. 24
ii.
iii. 11
iv. 8
Formula used:
Power rule:
Calculation:
The curve is
To find the slope of the tangent line to the given curve, differentiate the above curve.
Use the power rule
So,
Substitute 3 for x in the above derivative.
Thus, the slope of the tangent line is 11.
Hence, the correct answer is iii.
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