Problem 3 Let f(r) = x² + r. Use the limit definition of the derivative to compute f'(2). Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function y = f(x) at the point (2, 6).

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Section3.4: Definition Of The Derivative
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Let f(x) = r² + x. Use the limit definition of the derivative to compute f'(2).
Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function y = f(x) at the point (2,6).
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3 Let f(x) = r² + x. Use the limit definition of the derivative to compute f'(2). Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of the function y = f(x) at the point (2,6).
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