How do you use the limit definition to

Blaine Jimenez

Blaine Jimenez

Answered question

2022-04-12

How do you use the limit definition to find the slope of the tangent line to the graph F(x)=((x2)9) at (2, -5)?

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Emelia Leon

Emelia Leon

Beginner2022-04-13Added 18 answers

The slope of the tangent line to f(x) at x=h can be expressed using the limit expression:
f(h)=limxcf(x)f(c)xc
Here, where f(x)=x29 and c=2, implying that f(c)=f(2)=-5, this becomes:
f(2)=limx2(x29)(5)x2
f(2)=limx2x24x2
f(2)=limx2(x+2)(x2)x2
f(2)=limx2(x+2)
f'(2)=2+2=4

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