Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 13 - A Preview of Calculus: The Limit, Derivative, and Integral of a Function - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 926: 32

Answer

slope$=16$ See graph.

Work Step by Step

1. Find the derivative of $f(x)=x^3+x^2$ as $f'(x)=3x^2+2x$ 2. Find the slope of the tangent line $m=f'(2)=16$ 3. Find the line equation $y-12=16(x-2)$ or $y=16x-20$ 4. See graph.
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