Provide an appropriate response.Is there any difference between finding the derivative of f(x) at  and finding the slope of the line tangent to f(x) at  Explain. 

What will be an ideal response?


There is no difference at all. 

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Write the algebraic expression described. Simplify if possible.In the race for Student Body President, Jose received 341 more votes than Angela. If Angela received x votes, how many votes did Jose receive?

A. (341 - x) votes B. (x + 341) votes C. (x - 341) votes D. (341x) votes

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Use the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to find how many numbers can be formed. The first digit may not be 0.Form a 4-digit even number. Digits may be repeated.

A. 4050 B. 6480 C. 4500 D. 5040

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Determine where the function is increasing and where it is decreasing.f(x) = -4x2 - 2x - 3

A. decreasing on 
increasing on 
B. increasing on 
decreasing on 
C. increasing on 
decreasing on 
D. increasing on 
decreasing on 

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Solve the problem.A formula used to determine the velocity v in feet per second of an object (neglecting air resistance) after it has fallen a certain height is  where g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height the object has fallen. If the acceleration g due to gravity on Earth is approximately 32 feet per second, find the velocity of a bowling ball after it has fallen 70 feet. Round to the nearest tenth.

A. 4480 ft per sec B. 66.9 ft per sec C. 11.8 ft per sec D. 47.3 ft per sec

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