Find an Equation for the Tangent Line to the Curve

question 81

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the tangent line to the curve y = x⁴ - 11 at (2, 5) .

• A) y = 32x
• B) y = 32x - 11
• C) y = 32x³ - 59
• D) y = 32x - 59
• E) y = 32x³ - 11

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