a. For the following function, find f'(a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. f(x) = /3x +7, a = 3 a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)

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a. For the following function, find f' (a).
b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a.
f(x) = /3x +7, a = 3
a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:a. For the following function, find f' (a). b. Determine an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at (a,f(a)) for the given value of a. f(x) = /3x +7, a = 3 a. f'(a) = (Simplify your answer.)
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