Find the slope of the curve at the given point P and an equation of the tangent line at P.y = x2 + 11x - 15, P(1, -3)

A. slope is ; y =  + 
B. slope is 13; y = 13x - 16
C. slope is - ; y = -  + 
D. slope is -39; y = -39x - 80


Answer: B

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