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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve $y=x^{2}-x-2$ at the point $(1,-2)$
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The derivative of a function gives us the slope of the tangent line at any point on the curve. The derivative of $y=x^{2}-x-2$ is given by $y'=2x-1$. Show more…
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