Section 2.2

Derivatives and the slope of a tangent line

Review of the Power Rule

Examples

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6) Find the slope of the tangent line to the function at the point (1,3)

7) Find the slope of the tangent line to the function at the point (-1,1)

8) Find the equation of the tangent line to the function that passes through the point (2,2)

Graph of #8