Find the Slope of the Curve at the Indicated Point $$y = x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 5 , x = 1$$

question 88

Multiple Choice

Find the slope of the curve at the indicated point.
- $$y = x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 5 , x = 1$$

• A) m = -6
• B) m = -7
• C) m = 2
• D) m = -11

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