Deravatives help(I think it's done by chain rule)

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The discussion revolves around finding the meaning of Xo in the context of derivatives, specifically related to the function f(x) = x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 3. The original poster expresses confusion regarding their answer and seeks clarification on the equation's terminology.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the process of finding the derivative of the function and the equation of the tangent line. There is a focus on identifying errors in the original poster's calculations and understanding the correct application of derivative concepts.

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Some participants have provided guidance on the correct derivative and the formula for the tangent line. There are ongoing questions about the setup and interpretation of the problem, with multiple interpretations being explored.

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There is mention of confusion regarding the use of variables and the application of the chain rule, which some participants suggest is not relevant to this problem. The original poster's understanding of the equation and its components is still under discussion.

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Hi everybody I'm trying to solve this equation
the text in shown picture basically asks to find meaning of Xo

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By doing this
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But it says my answer is wrong, can anyone tell me why, Thank you?(Also what is this equation called in English?)
 
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You title this "derivatives help", but then say "I am trying to solve this equation". But then you do NOT give any equation, rather a function f(x)= x^3+ x^2- 2x+ 3.

I think you are trying to find the equation of the tangent line at (1, -3). You have below that 3x^2+ 2x- x but don't say what that is! I think you meant to find the derivative but, if so, it is wrong. "3x^2" is the derivative of x^3, "2x" is the derivative of x^2 and "0" is the derivative of the constant -3, but the derivative of "-2x" is -2, NOT x.
The derivative is 3x^2+ 2x- 2. Evaluate that at x= 1 to find the slope of the tangent line.

You have the formula "y- y_0= m(x- x_0)" up on the right side. That is, of course, the equation of a line through the point (x_0, y_0) with slope m. But you don't use that or write the equation of the tangent line in that form. I see "-3= 4(1- x_0)". In addition to the incorrect slope (4 is wrong), you have x and x_0 reversed. "x_0" is the "1" of (1, -3).

And, no, the "chain rule" has nothing to do with this.
 
Can you please translate this:

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I figured it out :P
Thanks Ivy.
@Micromass
I can't unfortunately. well Here is what I did
I found derivative of f(x)= x^3+x^2-2x-3
which is 3x^2+2x-2
I knew that X0=1 and Y0=-3
then I inserted 1 instead of X0 and got 3
So I used this formula
(Y-y0)=K(x-x0)
I inserted x0 and y0 and I got
Y + 3 = 3( X - 1)
I made Y=0, since I want to find Abscissa(x0)
So 3 = 3x - 3
6 = 3x
x = 2.
 
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