find the slope of the curve at the point indicated y = x3 - 2x + 7, x = -2

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find the slope of the curve at the point indicated y = x3 - 2x + 7, x = -2

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Slope of the curve is determined by taking the derivative of the given function:

 

The given function is :

                              y=x3-2x+7at x=-2

 

Taking derivative:

                              dydx=ddxx3-2ddxx+ddx7dydx=3x2-2

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