a. For the function and point below, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of f(x) = -9x², a = - 3 a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.) b. y=

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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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a. For the function and point below, find f'(a).
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) = -9x², a = - 3
a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)
b.y=
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