The Table Shows the Temperature in Degrees Celsius at Various

question 11

Multiple Choice

The table shows the temperature in degrees Celsius at various distances, d in feet, from a specified point. Estimate the slope of the tangent line at and interpret the result.

• A) The temperature is increasing 4.67 per foot at the point 2 feet from the specified point.
• B) The temperature is decreasing 0.33 per foot at the point 2 feet from the specified point.
• C) The temperature is decreasing 3 per foot at the point 2 feet from the specified point.
• D) The temperature is increasing 20 per foot at the point 2 feet from the specified point.

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