The point P(16, 4) lies on the curve 
. If is the point 
, use your calculator to find the slope of the secant line PQ (correct to six decimal places) for the value x = 3.89.
The point P(16, 4) lies on the curve . If is the point , use your calculator to find the slope of the secant line PQ (correct to six decimal places) for the value x = 3.89.
a. 
= –0.044439
b. = –0.167439
c. = –0.307439
d. = 0.377439
e. = 0.167439
e. = 0.167439
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