Sketch the following function y = x² + 2x. a) Next, find the slope of the tangent line to the parabola at the point (-3, 3).- b) Construct the equation of that tangent line.

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Chapter6: Topics In Analytic Geometry
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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Sketch the following function y = x2 + 2x.
a) Next, find the slope of the tangent line to the parabola at the point (-3, 3).
b) Construct the equation of that tangent line.
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