AP Calculus AB Flashcards: Rates Of Change In Applied Concepts

Study Rates Of Change In Applied Concepts in AP Calculus AB with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the derivative of the function $f(x) = x^5 - 4x^3 + 2$ ?

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ANSWER

$5x^4 - 12x^2$ . Power rule: $5x^4$ from $x^5$ and $-12x^2$ from $-4x^3$ .

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A machine's defect count

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rises from 14 to 20 over 3 shifts. What is the average rate of change?

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