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Let f(x)=8x+1-15e^x. Then the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at the point (0,-14) is given by y=mx+b.

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 Feb 13, 2016
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The slope at any point is given by the derivative of the function  =

 

8 - 15e^x

 

So at x = 0  , the slope is   8 - 15e^0   =  -7  = m         and  b = -14

 

And the equation of the tangent line  is

 

y = -7x -  14

 

Here's the graph with the tangent line  ...  https://www.desmos.com/calculator/zw5yhfi2ar

 

 

 

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 Feb 13, 2016

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