document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1162274>Question 1162274</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Given the function g(x)= x^4 - 2x^3 + 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a. Estimate the instantaneous rate of change at x=1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b. Will the instantaneous rate of change be the same at any x-value on the<BR>\n" );
document.write( "function? Explain why or why not. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(a)  Take a derivative and substitute x= 1 there.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(b)  Sorry, very stupid question.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hey, &nbsp;this problem is addressed to a person who knows &nbsp;Calculus.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "It assumes some certain level of person's &nbsp;qualification.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "To ask such a person this stupid question &nbsp;(b) &nbsp;is a &nbsp;BAD &nbsp;STYLE.\r<BR>\n" );
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