SOLUTION: Given the function g(x)= x^4 - 2x^3 + 1 a. Estimate the instantaneous rate of change at x=1 b. Will the instantaneous rate of change be the same at any x-value on the function?

Question 1162274: Given the function g(x)= x^4 - 2x^3 + 1
a. Estimate the instantaneous rate of change at x=1
b. Will the instantaneous rate of change be the same at any x-value on the
function? Explain why or why not.
Answer by ikleyn(52824) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(a)  Take a derivative and substitute x= 1 there.


(b)  Sorry, very stupid question.

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Hey, this problem is addressed to a person who knows Calculus.

It assumes some certain level of person's qualification.

To ask such a person this stupid question (b) is a BAD STYLE.

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