6. Verify that the point (1, -2) is on the curve and then determine an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point (1, -2). A. y + 2 = -2(x-1) B. y + 2 = -1/2(x-1) C. y + 2 = -3/4(x-1) D. y + 2 = -4/3(x-1)

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6. Verify that the point (1, -2) is on the curve and then determine an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point (1, -2).

A. y + 2 = -2(x-1)

B. y + 2 = -1/2(x-1)

C. y + 2 = -3/4(x-1)

D. y + 2 = -4/3(x-1)

 

 

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