An Equation of the Tangent Line to the Curve Y

question 145

Multiple Choice

An equation of the tangent line to the curve y = 4 - 6x - 5 at the point (-1,5) is

• A) y = 8x - 6.
• B) y = (8x - 6)(x - 1) + 5.
• C) y = 14x + 71.
• D) y = -14x + 19.
• E) y = -14x - 9.

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