Suppose f(x)= √1 − 3x a. Use the definition of derivative to find the slope of the tangent line to the curve at x = −1. b. Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at x = −1.

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Suppose f(x)= √1 − 3x
a. Use the definition of derivative to find the slope of the tangent line to the curve
at x = −1.

b. Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at x = −1.

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Given:

f(x)= √1 − 3x

To find:

a. Use the definition of derivative to find the slope of the tangent line to the curve

at x = −1.

 

b. Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at x = −1.

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