Estimate the slope of the tangent line at the point x=12, for f(x)=ln⁡(x). (Use decimal notation. Give your answer to three decimal places.) slope of the tangent line=

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Estimate the slope of the tangent line at the point x=12, for f(x)=ln⁡(x).

(Use decimal notation. Give your answer to three decimal places.)

slope of the tangent line=
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Given:- f(x) = ln(x) and point x = 12.

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