5. Find using first principles the slope of the tangent to f(x) = x² + 6x + 9 at x = -3.

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Chapter4: Calculating The Derivative
Section4.1: Techniques For Finding Derivatives
Problem 36E: Find all points on the graph of fx=x3+9x2+19x-10 where the slope of the tangent line is -5.
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5. Find using first principles the slope of the tangent to f(x) = x² + 6x + 9 at x = -3.
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