For Exercises 55 and 56, evaluate each limit by first converting each to a derivative at a particular x-value.


lim (x → −1) (x²/⁹ − 1) / (x + 1)

Analyzing Motion Using Graphs

[Technology Exercise] Exercises 31–34 give the position function s = f(t) of an object moving along the s-axis as a function of time t. Graph f together with the velocity function v(t) = ds/dt = f'(t) and the acceleration function a(t) = d²s/dt² = f''(t). Comment on the object’s behavior in relation to the signs and values of v and a. Include in your commentary such topics as the following:

e. When is it moving fastest (highest speed)? Slowest?

s = 4 - 7t + 6t² - t³, 0 ≤ t ≤ 4

In Exercises 83–88, find equations for the lines that are tangent, and the lines that are normal, to the curve at the given point.

(y - x)² = 2x + 4, (6, 2)

In Exercises 83–88, find equations for the lines that are tangent, and the lines that are normal, to the curve at the given point.

x³/² + 2y³/² = 17, (1, 4)

For Exercises 55 and 56, evaluate each limit by first converting each to a derivative at a particular x-value.

lim (x → 1) (x⁵⁰ − 1) / (x − 1)

Given the function $f(x)=4x^2-1$, calculate the slope of the tangent line at $x=-3$.

Given the function $f(x)=x^2-10x+2$, calculate the slope of the tangent line at $x=2$.

Given the function $f(x)=x^2+100$, calculate the slope of the tangent line at $x=0$.

Given the function $f(x)=3(x^2-1)$, find the equation of the tangent line at $x=1$.