Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 7 - Exponential Functions - 7.1 Derivative of f(x)=bx and the Number e - Exercises - Page 327: 15

Answer

$$ y=4x+4.$$

Work Step by Step

We have $$ y'=4e^x\Longrightarrow y'(0)=4.$$ Then the slope of the tangent line at $ x=0$ is $ m= 4$. Hence the equation of the tangent line is given by $$ y=mx+c=4x+c.$$ Since $ y(0)=4$, then $ c=4$, hence the tangent line at $ x=0$ is given by $$ y=4x+4.$$
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