A bicyclist is riding on a path modeled by the function f(x) = 0.04(8x-x^2), where x and f(x) are measured in miles. Find the rate of change of elevation at x = 1. I did the math using the rate of change formula: (f(x + Δx) - f(x)) / Δx.
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04(8x-x^2) to get f(x) = 0.32x - 0.04x^2. Show more…
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