The slope of the tangent to the curve y = 3x(^2) – 2x + 5…

The slope of the tangent to the curve y = 3x(^2) – 2x + 5 at the point (1, 6) is

  • A.
    4
  • B.
    1
  • C.
    6
  • D.
    5
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

y = 3x(^2) – 2x + 5

Slope = (frac{mathrm d y}{mathrm d x} = 6x – 2)

At x = 1,

Slope : 6(1) – 2 = 4.

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