Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 10 - Section 10.5 - Derivatives: Numerical and Graphical Viewpoints - Exercises - Page 753: 35e

Answer

C

Work Step by Step

The slope of the tangent line through the point on the graph of $f$ where $x=a$ is given by the instantaneous rate of change, or derivative $m_{tan}=$ slope of tangent $=$ instantaneous rate of change$=$derivative $=f^{\prime}(a)$ ----------------- Reading the graph, (0, 0.7) seems to be on the graph. So, $f(4)\approx 0.7$ (which eliminates choices A and B) The tangent line (sketch it) at (4,0.7) seems to be parallel with the line y=x, which has slope 1 ( rises by 1 when x changes by 1). so we select choice C
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