SOLUTION: The position of an object at time t is given by s(t) = -1 - 13t. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 8 by finding the derivative. Show work please

Question 1139668: The position of an object at time t is given by s(t) = -1 - 13t. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 8 by finding the derivative.
Show work please
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The position of an object at time t is given by s(t) = -1 - 13t. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 8 by finding the derivative.
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The 1st derivative is -13.
--> the speed = -13 at all times.

Answer by ikleyn(52908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is just for THE THIRD TIME I see this problem coming to the forum.

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It is just the time to memorize it FOREVER, isn't it ? . . .

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