Find the Equation of the Tangent Line to the Curve $$f ( x ) = - 7 - x ^ { 2 } ; x = 1$$

question 127

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the tangent line to the curve when x has the given value.
- $$f ( x ) = - 7 - x ^ { 2 } ; x = 1$$

• A) \(y = - 2 x + - 6\)
• B) \(y = 1 x + - 6\)
• C) \(y = 2 x - - 6\)
• D) \(y = - 2 x\)

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