MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2002 - Question 9

Mathematics 2002 JAMB Past Questions - Question 9: The slope of tangent to the curve y = 3X² - 2x + 5 at the point

The slope of tangent to the curve y = 3X² - 2x + 5 at the point
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

y = 3x^2 - 2x + 5Slope = dy/dx = 6x − 2At x = 1,Slope : 6(1) - 2 = 4.