For the function y = (x² + 4)(x³ − 9x), at (-3, 0) find the following. (a) the slope of the tangent line (b) the instantaneous rate of change of the function

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For the function y = (x² + 4)(x³ − 9x), at (−3, 0) find the following.
(a) the slope of the tangent line
(b) the instantaneous rate of change of the function
Transcribed Image Text:For the function y = (x² + 4)(x³ − 9x), at (−3, 0) find the following. (a) the slope of the tangent line (b) the instantaneous rate of change of the function
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