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1. **Graph the given functions** using a graphing calculator, and sketch the graphs.
2. **Draw secant lines** on your sketch to estimate the slope of the tangent line at \( x = 2 \).
3. **Calculate and record the slopes** of these secant lines, then use them to estimate the slope of the tangent line at \( x = 2 \).

The functions provided in the exercise are:
- (a) \( f(x) = 3x^2 - 5x + 1 \)
- (b) \( f(x) = 3^x + 1 \)
- (c) \( f(x) = \sqrt{x + 2} \)
- (d) \( f(x) = 2x - 7 \)

### Key Steps:
1. Use a graphing calculator to plot each function.
2. Draw secant lines (lines that connect two points on the graph).
3. Find the slope of the secant lines around \( x = 2 \) (e.g., between \( x = 1.5 \) and \( x = 2.5 \)).
4. Use the secant slopes to estimate the slope of the tangent line at \( x = 2 \).

Let me know if you'd like more detailed help with graphing any of these functions or finding the slopes of secant lines!

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Here are five related questions:
1. What is the definition of a secant line in calculus?
2. How is the tangent line at a point related to the secant line?
3. How can you estimate the slope of the tangent line from secant lines?
4. What is the derivative of \( f(x) = 3x^2 - 5x + 1 \)?
5. How do the slopes of secant lines approach the slope of the tangent line as the two points get closer?

**Tip**: The slope of a secant line between two points \( (x_1, f(x_1)) \) and \( (x_2, f(x_2)) \) is given by the difference quotient:  
\[ m_{\text{secant}} = \frac{f(x_2) - f(x_1)}{x_2 - x_1} \]

Graph each of the following functions using a graphing calculator, and then sketch the graph. On your sketch, draw a series of secant lines that you could use to estimate the slope of the tangent when x = 2. Calculate and record the slopes of these secant lines. Use the slopes to estimate the slope of the tangent line when x = 2.

Learn how to graph functions and use secant lines to estimate the slope of the tangent line at x = 2. This problem covers concepts like graphing functions, secant and tangent lines, and the difference quotient method. Suitable for high school calculus students.

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