Find the function (f(x))
Compute the derivative (f'(x))
Choose the point (x=a)
Find the slope (m=f'(a))
Find the point on the curve ((a, f(a)))
Use point-slope form: (y – f(a) = f'(a)(x – a))
Simplify the equation if needed
Find the function (f(x))
Compute the derivative (f'(x))
Choose the point (x=a)
Find the slope (m=f'(a))
Find the point on the curve ((a, f(a)))
Use point-slope form: (y – f(a) = f'(a)(x – a))
Simplify the equation if needed