Calculus with Applications (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321749006
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-900-0

Chapter 3 - The Derivative - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 188: 11

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

The definition of the slope of the tangent line is identical to that of the instantaneous rate of change, not the average rate of change. Thus, saying the slope of the tangent line gives the instantaneous rate of change.
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