a. For the following functions, find f' using the definition. b. Determine an equation of the line
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a. For the following functions, find f' using the definition.
b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a, f(a)) for the given value of a.
f(x) = √3x + 1; a = 8
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Calculus Early Transcendentals
ISBN: 978-0321947345
2nd edition
Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett
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