Question

Find the slope of each of the following functions at the given points. f(x)=x²; (-3,9)​

Answer 1

the eqn given by the function is y=9---(1)

given point is(-3,9)=(X,y)

we know,

y=mx

mx=9 [from 1]

or,m(-3)=9 [from point]

or,m=9/-3

:.m=-3

hence, slope=-3