For the function P(x) = x³ - 6x, at the point (3, 9), find the following. (a) the slope of the tangent to the curve (b) the instantaneous rate of change of the function
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Given P(x) = x^3 - 6x, the derivative P'(x) is given by: P'(x) = 3x^2 - 6. ** Show more…
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