Find an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f(x) = 1/x^5: a) at (1,1); b) at (-3, -1/245) c) at (2, 1/32)
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The derivative, f'(x), is found using the power rule. Rewrite f(x) as x^(-5). f'(x) = d/dx [x^(-5)] = -5x^(-6) = -5/x^6. Show moreā¦
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