Question 6 Using the definition of the slope of a tangent line to a curve, find the slope of the tangent to the curve of the given function at x = a. (a) f(x) = 2 (b) g(x) x+1 I 2x 1 (c) h(x)=x³-3x-2

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Using the definition of the slope of a tangent line to a curve, find the slope of the tangent to the
curve of the given function at x = a.
(a) f(x) =
2
x+1
(b) g(x)
2x1
(c) h(x)=x³-3x-2
Transcribed Image Text:Question 6 Using the definition of the slope of a tangent line to a curve, find the slope of the tangent to the curve of the given function at x = a. (a) f(x) = 2 x+1 (b) g(x) 2x1 (c) h(x)=x³-3x-2
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