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Pre CAL.184 Average and Instantaneous Rate of Change and Tangent Lines Worksheet

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Pre-Calculus

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Math

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Values near x = 1: f(0.9)=2.40, f(0.99)=2.695, f(1.00)=2.720, f(1.01)=2.748, f(1.1)=3.00 Which number is the best estimate of f'(1.00)?

A3.0

B2.5

C2.8

D2.65

Solution & Explanation:Use the closest symmetric points around 1.00: 0.99 and 1.01. Slope ≈ (2.748 − 2.695) divided by (1.01 − 0.99) = 0.053 divided by 0.02 = 2.65.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Values near x = 10: f(9.8)=90.0, f(9.99)=99.4, f(10.00)=100.0, f(10.01)=100.7, f(10.2)=112.0 Which secant-slope calculation best supports an estimate of f'(10)?

A(f(10.2) − f(9.8)) divided by (10.2 − 9.8)

B(f(10.00) − f(9.8)) divided by (10.00 − 9.8)

C(f(10.01) − f(9.99)) divided by (10.01 − 9.99)

D(f(10.01) − f(10.00)) divided by (10.01 − 10.00)

Solution & Explanation:To estimate f'(10), use points closest to 10 and on both sides. Choice C uses 9.99 and 10.01, giving the best support.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

After you estimate the instantaneous slope at x = a, which equation correctly represents the tangent line at x = a (using slope m)?

Ay = f(a) + m

By − f(a) = m(x − a)

Cy = m divided by (x − a)

Dy = f(a)(x − a)

Solution & Explanation:The tangent line through (a, f(a)) with slope m is written in point-slope form: y − f(a) = m(x − a).

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Pre-Calculus Math students. It aligns with educational standard Pre-CAL.184 (Average and Instantaneous Rate of Change and Tangent Lines).