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Write the equation of the tangent line for the curve y=x^3+3x-8 at point (2,6)

Would I take the derivative of the equation and then plug in 2 and then plug everything into y-y1=m(x-x1)?

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yes
Would the equation be y-6=15(x-2)?
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