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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the equation of the tangent to the graph at the indicated point. f(x) = x^2 − 3; a = 2 y =

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does "a" represents?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a represents f'(2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so f prime 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(1) find the derivative of the function. .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1332141700401:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then plug the value of a to x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

f'(x) = m(slope)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1332141773166:dw|

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