A particle moves along the x-axis so that at time t≥ 0 its position is given by x(t) = t² - 7t + 48. Determine if the particle is moving to the right or to the left at t = 2.

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A particle moves along the x-axis so that at time t≥ 0 its position is given by
x(t) = t² - 7t + 48. Determine if the particle is moving to the right or to the left at t = 2.
Transcribed Image Text:A particle moves along the x-axis so that at time t≥ 0 its position is given by x(t) = t² - 7t + 48. Determine if the particle is moving to the right or to the left at t = 2.
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