The consumption of tungsten (in metric tons) in a country is given approximately by p(t)= 138t2 + 1,079t + 14,910. where t is time in years and t=0 corresponds to 2010. (A) Use the four-step process to find p′(t)= (B) Find the annual consumption in 2030........metric tons. (Simplify your answer.) and the instantaneous rate of change of consumption in .........2030,(Simplify your answer.) and write a brief verbal interpretation of these results.

The consumption of tungsten (in metric tons) in a country is given approximately by p(t)= 138t2 + 1,079t + 14,910. where t is time in years and t=0 corresponds to 2010. (A) Use the four-step process to find p′(t)= (B) Find the annual consumption in 2030........metric tons. (Simplify your answer.) and the instantaneous rate of change of consumption in .........2030,(Simplify your answer.) and write a brief verbal interpretation of these results.

College Algebra

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Author:Jay Abramson

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Chapter6: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

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