Answer to Question #341553 in Calculus for Myr

Question

The slope of the curve y=3x²−5 at point (−1,−2) is

Answer 1

$$y'=(3x^2-5)'=6x$$

$$y'(-1)=6(-1)=-6$$

The slope of the curve $y=3x^2−5$ at point $(−1,−2)$ is $-6.$