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OpenStudy (anonymous):

y=2-x^3; P(1,1) I need the slope of the curve and tangent line. What do I do?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Take the derivative of your function.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/slope.htm

OpenStudy (raffle_snaffle):

After obtaining the first derivative and finding the slope of the line, use y=mx+b that will be the equation of the tangent line.

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