Math Problem Statement
Find the slope of the graph of yequalsf(x) at the designated point. f(x)equals3 x squared minus 5 x plus 4; left parenthesis 2 comma 6 right parenthesis Question content area bottom Part 1 The slope of the graph of y equals f left parenthesis x right parenthesis at left parenthesis 2 comma 6 right parenthesis is enter your response here.
Solution
To find the slope of the graph of at the point , we need to calculate the derivative of and evaluate it at .
Given the function:
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Find the derivative :
Differentiate the function with respect to :
Simplifying this, we get:
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Evaluate the derivative at :
Substitute into the derivative:
Therefore, the slope of the graph of at the point is 7.
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Tip: The slope of the tangent line at a point on a curve gives the instantaneous rate of change of the function at that specific point.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Derivatives
Slope of a Curve
Formulas
f'(x) = d/dx [f(x)]
f'(x) = 6x - 5
Theorems
Derivative as the Slope of the Tangent Line
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12