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Consider the following rational functions. f(x)=(x²+4x-5)/(2x²+4x-16)

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The point at which the graph of the function has a tangent line with a slope of -5 is (-5/2, 9.25).

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking for the point, if any, at which the graph of the function has a tangent line with a slope of -5. To determine this point, we need to find the derivative of the function and set it equal to -5. The given function is y = x² + 3, so we need to find dy/dx (the derivative of y with respect to x). Taking the derivative of the function, we get dy/dx = 2x.

Next, we set 2x = -5 and solve for x: 2x = -5 → x = -5/2.

Therefore, the point at which the graph of the function has a tangent line with a slope of -5 is (-5/2, (-5/2)² + 3) = (-5/2, 9.25).

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