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Derivatives and tangent lines

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Use the definition of the derivative to find f '(x) given
f(x)=^/¯x

Write an equation of the line tangent to the curve at the point P(-1, 7). Express the answer in the form ax + by = c.
y= 5/x^2-2/x^3

Write the equation of the line tangent to the curve at the point P where x = 4. Write the equation in the form ax + by = c.
y=3^/¯x

A mass of clay of volume is formed into two cubes. What is the minimum possible total surface area of the two cubes? What is the maximum?

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Differentiate the function
f(x)=(1+x)^3/2(2+x)^2/3

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This provides examples of working with derivatives, tangent lines at given points, and minimum and maximum surface area.

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