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For the function $y = (x^2 + 2)(x^3 - 4x)$, at $(-2, 0)$ find the following. (a) the slope of the tangent line Enter an exact number. (b) the instantaneous rate of change of the function

          For the function $y = (x^2 + 2)(x^3 - 4x)$, at $(-2, 0)$ find the following.
(a) the slope of the tangent line
Enter an exact number.
(b) the instantaneous rate of change of the function

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

James Stewart 8th Edition

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Solved by Expert Patrick Vaughn

08/14/2020

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Step 1: To find the slope of the tangent line at (-2,0), we need to find the derivative of the function y=(x^(2)+2)(x^(3)-4x). Show more…

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