Estimate the slope of the tangent line given x = -1, and y = 3
a) 2
b) -2
c) 3
d) 4
2007-03-29 04:38:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
C
Assumming points (-1,0) and (0,3)
2007-03-29 04:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by Grant d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meaning the x-intercept is -1 and the y-intercept is 3?
If that's the case, we would have a line passing through the points (-1,0) and (0,3)
The slope of the line passing through these points would be
(3-0)/(0--1) or 3/1 = 3
2007-03-29 04:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ohioguy95 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the points are P1=(-1,0) and P2=(0,3), then calculate slope by
(y2-y1) / (x2-x1)
which is
(3-0)/(0-(-1)) = 3/1 = 3
2007-03-29 04:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by indiana_jones_andthelastcrusade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we'd need to see the graph or know the function, at least, otherwise we're shooting in the dark.
2007-03-29 04:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by Philo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question transmits a vague idea .So try to edit it
2007-03-29 04:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by ckoottunkal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋