Find the slope of the curve at the given point P and an equation of the tangent line at P.y = 4 - x3, (-1, 5)

A. slope is 0; y = 2
B. slope is -1; y = -x + 2
C. slope is 3; y = 3x + 2
D. slope is -3; y = -3x + 2


Answer: D

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