a. For the function and point below, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. f(x) = 3x² + 5x, a = -3 a. f'(a) =

Calculus For The Life Sciences
2nd Edition
ISBN:9780321964038
Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Chapter6: Applications Of The Derivative
Section6.CR: Chapter 6 Review
Problem 31CR
icon
Related questions
Question
a. For the function and point below, find f'(a).
b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph off at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a.
f(x) = 3x² + 5x, a = -3
a. f'(a) =
Transcribed Image Text:a. For the function and point below, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph off at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. f(x) = 3x² + 5x, a = -3 a. f'(a) =
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 3 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Calculus For The Life Sciences
Calculus For The Life Sciences
Calculus
ISBN:
9780321964038
Author:
GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:
Pearson Addison Wesley,