Find an Equation of the Secant Line Containing (1, F(1)) $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - x$$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Find an equation of the secant line containing (1, f(1) ) and (2, f(2) ) .
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - x$$

• A) y = -6x + 6
• B) y = 6x - 6
• C) y = 6x + 6
• D) y = -6x - 6

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