SOLUTION: Find the instantaneous rate of change of s(t) = t^2 + 4 at t = 6.

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Question 435962: Find the instantaneous rate of change of s(t) = t^2 + 4 at t = 6.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the instantaneous rate of change of s(t) = t^2 + 4 at t = 6.
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Find the derivative:
ds/dt(t) = 2t
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Evaluate at t = 6
ds/dt(6) = 2*6 = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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