Decide Whether the Following Problem Can Be Solved Using Precalculus

question 26

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the following problem can be solved using precalculus, or whether calculus is required. If the problem can be solved using precalculus, solve it. If the problem seems to require calculus, use a graphical or numerical approach to estimate the solution.Find the distance traveled in 17 seconds by an object moving with a velocity of feet per second.

• A)precalculus , 168.0772 ft
• B)calculus , 169.4497 ft
• C)calculus , 168.0772 ft
• D)precalculus , 169.4497 ft
• E)precalculus , 170.7997 ft

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