Using the difference quotient, calculate by hand the slope of the tangent line to the curve f(x)=5x^(2) -2x-3. Then calculate the slope when x=-2.
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Step 1: The difference quotient is given by the formula: \[ \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h} \] Show more…
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