For the function in this problem, find the slope of the tangent line at the given value. ;
A) 5
B) 19
C) 13
D) -1
E) 21

Question

For the function in this problem, find the slope of the tangent line at the given value. ​  ;  ​
A) 5 
B) 19 
C) 13 
D) -1 
E) 21

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the slope of the tangent line, we need to find the derivative of the function at the given value. By taking the derivative of the function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1, we get f'(x) = 4x + 3.

At the given value x = -1, the slope of the tangent line is f'(-1) = 4(-1) + 3 = -1.

Therefore, the answer is A) 5.

For the Function in This Problem, Find the Slope of the Tangent