Find the Slope of the Curve at the Given Point $$y = x ^ { 3 } - 8 x , P ( 1 , - 7 )$$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Find the slope of the curve at the given point P and an equation of the tangent line at P.
- $$y = x ^ { 3 } - 8 x , P ( 1 , - 7 )$$

• A) slope is \(- 5 ; y = - 5 x - 2\)
• B) slope is \(3 ; y = 3 x - 6\)
• C) slope is \(- 5 ; y = - 5 x\)
• D) slope is \(3 ; y = 3 x - 10\)

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