Find the equation of the tangent line through the point (2,1) on the function f(x)=-x^(3)+4x+1(2,1)
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The derivative \( f'(x) \) will give us the slope of the tangent line at any point \( x \). \[ f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(-x^3 + 4x + 1) = -3x^2 + 4 \] Show more…
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