a) Use the limit definition to find the derivative function, h'(x), of the given function h(x). 2 h(x) 5- x b) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph h(x) at x = 7. [Hint: Use the derivative in part a) to find the slope of the tangent line].

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a) Use the limit definition to find the derivative function, h'(x), of the given function h(x).
h(x) = 5-x
b) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph h(x) at x = 7.
[Hint: Use the derivative in part a) to find the slope of the tangent line].
Transcribed Image Text:a) Use the limit definition to find the derivative function, h'(x), of the given function h(x). h(x) = 5-x b) Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph h(x) at x = 7. [Hint: Use the derivative in part a) to find the slope of the tangent line].
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