Find the Slope of the Curve at the Given Point $$y = x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 4 , P ( 1,3 )$$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Find the slope of the curve at the given point P and an equation of the tangent line at P.
- $$y = x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 4 , P ( 1,3 )$$

• A) slope is \(- 1 ; y = - 1 x + 4\)
• B) slope is \(- 1 ; y = - 1 x + 3\)
• C) slope is \(1 ; y = x + 4\)
• D) slope is \(0 ; y = 4\)

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