Which of the following represents the equation of the tangent line to the curve at…

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

Which of the following represents the equation of the tangent line to the curve

y=f(x)

at the point

(a, f(a))

? (a)

y-f(a)=f(a)\bigl(x-a\bigr)

(b)

y-f(a)=f'(a)\bigl(x-a\bigr)

(c)

y=f'(a)\bigl(x-a\bigr)

(d)

y-f(a)=f'(x)\bigl(x-a\bigr)