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  1. August 23rd 2009, 12:18 PM #1
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    slope of the curve

    find the slope of the curve @ the given point P.

    y= -3x +26, P(8,2)
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    Quote Originally Posted by teresa View Post
    find the slope of the curve @ the given point P.

    y= -3x +26, P(8,2)
    what is the slope anywhere on the line y = -3x + 26 ?
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