Mark M. answered 02/28/22
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
f(x) = -(5/2)x2 + 5x + 5
f'(x) = -5x + 5
Slope of tangent at the point (-1, -5/2) is f'(-1) = 10
Equation of tangent line is y - (-5/2) = 10(x - (-1))
Ernesto M.
asked 02/27/22F(x)= - (5/2)x^2 + 5x +5
and
what is the slope
and what is the Y equation
Mark M. answered 02/28/22
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
f(x) = -(5/2)x2 + 5x + 5
f'(x) = -5x + 5
Slope of tangent at the point (-1, -5/2) is f'(-1) = 10
Equation of tangent line is y - (-5/2) = 10(x - (-1))
Mark M. answered 02/27/22
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
The value of the slope is x when F'(x) = 0
No point is specified.
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Ernesto M.
My bad there is a point specified (-1, -5/2)02/28/22