Find the slope of the curve at the indicated point.
-$$y = 8 x + 6 , x = - 2$$
A) m = -16
B) m = -8
C) m = 8
D) m = 16

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To find the slope of the curve at a point, we need to find the derivative of the function at that point. 
The derivative of the given function y = 8x + 6 is simply the coefficient of x, which is 8. 
So, the slope of the curve at any point on the function y = 8x + 6 is always 8. 
Therefore, the slope of the curve at the point where x = -2 is also 8. 
Answer choice C is the only option that matches with this result.

Find the Slope of the Curve at the Indicated Point y=8x+6,x=−2y = 8 x + 6 , x = - 2y=8x+6,x=−2

Find the Slope of the Curve at the Indicated Point $y = 8 x + 6 , x = - 2$