Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 11 - Section 11.1 - Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples - Exercises - Page 795: 56

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$

Work Step by Step

$f^{\prime}(x)=[\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}x-1]^{\prime}=\frac{1}{3}-0=\frac{1}{3}$ the slope of the tangent at x=$-3$ $=f^{\prime}(-3)=\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}$
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