Figure 2-14 -Refer to Figure 2-14.The Slope of the Curve Between Points

question 387

Multiple Choice

Figure 2-14

-Refer to Figure 2-14.The slope of the curve between points A and B is

• A) -5
• B) -1/5
• C) 1/5
• D) 5

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