SOLUTION: t (minutes) is a function, f, of a (millilitres) so T= f(a) 1)If f(5)=18, what is the meaning of this statement? 2) If f' (5) = -3 what is the meaning of this statement

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Question 987670: t (minutes) is a function, f, of a (millilitres) so T= f(a)
1)If f(5)=18, what is the meaning of this statement?
2) If f' (5) = -3 what is the meaning of this statement
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The value of the function when the independent variable, is 5 ml, is 18 minutes.

The rate of change of the function when the independent variable is 5 ml, is -3 min per ml.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it