The function f is defined by f(x) = x³ −3+4 cos (3x + 2). Use a calculator to find all values of a on the interval [-2, 2] such that the line tangent to the graph of f has a slope equal to-5. Round your answers to the nearest thousandth.

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Section4.2: Derivatives Of Products And Quotients
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The function f is defined by f(x) = x³ - 3+4 cos (3x + 2). Use a calculator to find all
values of x on the interval [-2, 2] such that the line tangent to the graph of f has a slope equal
to-5. Round your answers to the nearest thousandth.
Transcribed Image Text:The function f is defined by f(x) = x³ - 3+4 cos (3x + 2). Use a calculator to find all values of x on the interval [-2, 2] such that the line tangent to the graph of f has a slope equal to-5. Round your answers to the nearest thousandth.
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