1. Use one of the definitions of the derivative at a point to determine the slope of the tangent line to f(r) = 2x2 – x at the point (1, 1). You must use a limit definition; no shortcuts. %3D

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Section6.2: Introduction To Conics: parabolas
Problem 4ECP: Find an equation of the tangent line to the parabola y=3x2 at the point 1,3.
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1. Use one of the definitions of the derivative at a point to determine the slope of the tangent
line to f(r) = 2x2 – x at the point (1, 1).
You must use a limit definition; no shortcuts.
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Transcribed Image Text:1. Use one of the definitions of the derivative at a point to determine the slope of the tangent line to f(r) = 2x2 – x at the point (1, 1). You must use a limit definition; no shortcuts. %3D
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Step 1: Given that

f(x)=2x2-x

We need to find the slope of tangent at the point (1,1)

Step 2: Definition Used

The slope of the tangent can be determined by the derivative of the function.

If, y(x) is the function then, dydx represents the slope of the tangent.

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