Suppose a Function Is Given by the Following Table of Values

question 89

Short Answer

Suppose a function is given by the following table of values. Estimate the instantaneous rate of change of f at x=1.7, and use this estimate to find the equation for the tangent line to f at x=1.7. The line is y = _____x+_____. Use the nearest right-hand value to make your estimate.

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