a. For the following function, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph off at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. 1 f(x)= x + 5 a=2 a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)

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a. For the following function, find f'(a).
b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph off at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a.
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f(x)= x + 5 a=2
a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:a. For the following function, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph off at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. 1 f(x)= x + 5 a=2 a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)
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