How do you find the equation of the

Malachi Mullins

Malachi Mullins

Answered question

2022-04-16

How do you find the equation of the line tangent to y=x3 at the point (-1, -1)?

Answer & Explanation

ruseducatives1t03

ruseducatives1t03

Beginner2022-04-17Added 8 answers

Explanation:
(x0,y0)=(1,1)
y=kx+n where k=f(x0)
f(x)=3x2k=f(x0)=3
The tangent line goes through (-1, 01) so:
1=3(1)+nn=2
Finally, the equation of the tangent line is:
y=3x+2

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