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Graph:

Graph the function \"\\small.

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Observe the graph:

The slope of the function at \"\\small appears to be \"\\small.

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The function is \"\\small.

Apply derivative on each side with respect to \"\\small.

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Power rule of derivatives: \"\\small.

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Find \"\\small.

Substitute \"\\small in the \"\\small.

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The slope of the tangent line is the derivative of the function at a point.

Slope of the tangent line is \"\\small.

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Slope of the tangent line is \"\\small.