Which of the following gives the slope of the tangent to the curve at a general point…

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

Problem

Which of the following gives the slope of the tangent to the curve

y = x^{2}

at a general point

(x, y)

on the curve? (a)

x

(b)

2

(c)

2x

(d)

x^{2}

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