An Equation of the Tangent Line to the Curve Y

question 199

Multiple Choice

An equation of the tangent line to the curve y = at the point where x = 5 is

• A) y = 2x + 6.
• B) y = 2x - 6.
• C) y = x +
• D) y = x -
• E) y = x +

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit Curve

A graphical representation showing how the benefit to consumers changes as the quantity of a good consumed increases.

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the additional benefit to society as a whole from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

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