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Use the method in Example 3 to find (a) the slope of the curve at the given point $P,$ and $(b)$ an equation of the tangent line at $P$$$y=2-x^{3}, \quad P(1,1)$$
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The given function is $y = 2 - x^3$. To find the derivative, we use the power rule: $dy/dx = -3x^2$. Show more…
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