Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 1 - Precalculus Review - 1.2 Linear and Quadratic Functions - Exercises - Page 18: 32

Answer

The required linear function which matches the given data is $v(t)=9.7t+39.2$ m/s.

Work Step by Step

Let the required function be $v(t)=m\cdot t + c$. Now, using data we have $v(0)=39.2$ m/s and $v(2)=58.6$, so, we get $39.2=m(0)+c$ and $58.6=2m+c$. The first equation simplifies to $c=39.2$ and substituting this value in second equation gives $58.6=2m+39.2$, or, $2m=19.4$, or, $m=9.7$. Therefore, the required function is $v(t)=9.7\cdot t +39.2$ m/s.
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