Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the graph of yequals​f(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 y=f(x)y = f(x) at the point (2,6)(2, 6), we need to calculate the derivative of f(x)f(x) and evaluate it at x=2x = 2.

Given the function:

f(x)=3x25x+4f(x) = 3x^2 - 5x + 4

  1. Find the derivative f(x)f'(x):

    Differentiate the function with respect to xx:

    f(x)=ddx(3x2)ddx(5x)+ddx(4)f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx} (3x^2) - \frac{d}{dx} (5x) + \frac{d}{dx} (4)

    Simplifying this, we get:

    f(x)=6x5f'(x) = 6x - 5

  2. Evaluate the derivative at x=2x = 2:

    Substitute x=2x = 2 into the derivative:

    f(2)=6(2)5f'(2) = 6(2) - 5

    f(2)=125f'(2) = 12 - 5

    f(2)=7f'(2) = 7

Therefore, the slope of the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x) at the point (2,6)(2, 6) is 7.

Would you like more details on this solution, or do you have any questions? Here are some related questions that might interest you:

  1. How do you find the slope of a curve at any given point?
  2. What does the derivative of a function represent geometrically?
  3. How can you verify that a point lies on a given curve?
  4. What is the significance of a positive slope in a function's graph?
  5. How do you find the equation of the tangent line to a curve at a given point?

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