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Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point $(-2, -1)$. Write your answer in the form $y = mx + c$.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation
Differentiation — practice question
The curve is given by $y = 2x + \frac{12}{x^2}$.
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