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  rate of change formula. F(X+delta x) - f(x)/delta x

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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  rate of change formula. F(X+delta x) - f(x)/delta x

 

 

 

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