Find a.) the slope of the curve at the given point P, and b.) an equation of the tangent line at P. y=x2 - 5,      P(2, -1)

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Find a.) the slope of the curve at the given point P, and b.) an equation of the tangent line at P.

y=x2 - 5,      P(2, -1)    

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