Consider the following problem. A bicyclist is riding on a path modeled by the function f(x) = 0.08x, where x and f(x) are measured in miles (see figure). Find the rate of change of elevation at x = 4. y fix)=0.08 x LI 2 5 Submit Answer x Decide whether the problem can be solved using precalculus, or whether calculus is required. The problem can be solved using precalculus. O The problem requires calculus to be solved. If the problem can be solved using precalculus, solve it. If the problem seems to require calculus, use a graphical or numerical approach to estimate the solution.

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Consider the following problem.
A bicyclist is riding on a path modeled by the function f(x) = 0.08x, where x and f(x) are measured in miles (see figure). Find the rate of change of elevation at x = 4.
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f(x)=0.08 x
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Decide whether the problem can be solved using precalculus, or whether calculus
Ⓒ The problem can be solved using precalculus.
O The problem requires calculus to be solved.
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If the problem can be solved using precalculus, solve it. If the problem seems to require calculus, use a graphical or numerical approach to estimate the solution.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following problem. A bicyclist is riding on a path modeled by the function f(x) = 0.08x, where x and f(x) are measured in miles (see figure). Find the rate of change of elevation at x = 4. 2 I f(x)=0.08 x 1 2 3 4 5 6 Decide whether the problem can be solved using precalculus, or whether calculus Ⓒ The problem can be solved using precalculus. O The problem requires calculus to be solved. Submit Answer required. If the problem can be solved using precalculus, solve it. If the problem seems to require calculus, use a graphical or numerical approach to estimate the solution.
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