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Using a Derivative to find the equation of a tangent line.

Using a Derivative to find the equation of a tangent line. Find the equation of the tangent line to the function y = x(x² - 3) where x = -2.

Steps:
① Find the derivative of the function.
② Use ① to find the slope at the point of interest.
③ Find the point at which the tangent touches the function.
→ Combine ② and ③ to find the line as y = mx + c

calculus,IB Math,

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