Find the Slope of the Curve at the Indicated Point $$y = 8 x + 6 , x = - 2$$

question 295

Multiple Choice

Find the slope of the curve at the indicated point.
- $$y = 8 x + 6 , x = - 2$$

• A) m = -16
• B) m = -8
• C) m = 8
• D) m = 16

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