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Find an equation for the tangent to the curve at the given point. 2) y = x^2 - x, (-3, 12) A) y = -7x + 9 B) y = -7x - 9 C) y = -7x - 6 D) y = -7x + 6

          Find an equation for the tangent to the curve at the given point.
2) y = x^2 - x, (-3, 12)
A) y = -7x + 9
B) y = -7x - 9
C) y = -7x - 6
D) y = -7x + 6

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

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Find an equation for the tangent to the curve at the given point. 2) y = x^2 - x, (-3, 12) A) y = -7x + 9 B) y = -7x - 9 C) y = -7x - 6 D) y = -7x + 6

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