Consider the function f (x) = -2x ln x a. Find f' (x) b. Find the equation of the line tangent to the graph of f (x) at x = 1 c. For what intervals is f increasing?

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Consider the function f (x) = -2x ln x
a. Find f' (x)
b. Find the equation of the line tangent to the graph of f (x) at x = 1
c. For what intervals is f increasing?
d. Determine the coordinates at any extrema, and state whether it is a minimum or a maximum
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the function f (x) = -2x ln x a. Find f' (x) b. Find the equation of the line tangent to the graph of f (x) at x = 1 c. For what intervals is f increasing? d. Determine the coordinates at any extrema, and state whether it is a minimum or a maximum
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