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OpenStudy (lillian_a):

Consider the function y=x^3-x^2-1. For what value(s) of x is the slope of the tangent line equal to 5?

OpenStudy (danjs):

the first derivative of that will tell you the rate of change of y at any point on the curve, if it exists

OpenStudy (danjs):

rate of change at any point -- slope of a tangent there

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