Use the Figure Below to Approximate the Slope of the Curve

question 16

Multiple Choice

Use the figure below to approximate the slope of the curve at the point $( x , y )$ .

• A) 3
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(- 3\)
• D) 0
• E) The slope is undefined.

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Definitions:

X Chromosomes

One of the two types of sex chromosomes, where two X chromosomes typically characterize females and one X and one Y chromosome characterize males.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that result from one fertilized egg splitting and developing into two embryos, sharing identical genetics.

Identical Twins

Twins that originated from the same fertilized egg, sharing all of their genetic material, and typically having very similar appearances.

Dizygotic Twins

Dizygotic twins, also known as fraternal twins, are produced from the fertilization of two separate eggs during the same pregnancy, sharing about 50% of their DNA.