Calculus Problem Help: Tangent Line & Demand Curve Calculation

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The discussion revolves around a calculus problem involving the calculation of a tangent line for a function and the evaluation of a demand curve. The original poster presents two distinct tasks: finding the tangent line equation for a polynomial function and evaluating a demand function at a specific price.

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  • Participants express concerns about the accuracy of the problem statement and the necessity for the original poster to show their work. There is a suggestion that the first problem may involve a misunderstanding of the function's nature, particularly regarding linearity.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants questioning the formulation of the problems and emphasizing the importance of the original poster providing their attempts. There is no clear consensus, but several participants are guiding the discussion towards a better understanding of the problems presented.

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help!Calculus problems

1)Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) = (x - 6)8 at the point where x = 7.




2)The demand curve for a product is given by
q = f(p) = 5,000e-0.30p,
where q is the quantity sold and p is the price of the product, in dollars. Find f(6) and f'(6).
 
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I have a hunch that maybe you did not write the problem correctly.
 
Also, nobody is going to do your homework for you, so you have to put your work down if you want help.
 
u probably got the question wrong the given equation is linear. tangent at any point of linear equation is that line itself. plus u'll never learn if r going to have someone else do ur HW.
 
I suspect that the first problem involved (x-6)8.

However, there is no work shown so don't expect anyone to do your work for you.
 

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