Let fx6x18x2 Then the equation of the tangent line to the gr
Let f(x)=6x+(18/x^2). Then the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at the point (2,18) is given by y=mx+b for
 
m=?
 
and
 
b=?
m=?
and
b=?
Solution
slope = 6+ 18(-2)/x
 = 6-36/x at 2
 =6-18= -12
 y= -12x + b
 18=-12*2 + b
 b= 18+24
 =42
 
 m=-12, b=42

