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Question
The slope of the tangent to the curve y = x3 – x2 – 1 at the point whose abscissa is – 2, is ______.
Options
– 8
8
16
– 16
Solution
The slope of the tangent to the curve y = x3 – x2 – 1 at the point whose abscissa is – 2, is 16.
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