Question

A bicyclist is riding on a path modeled by the functions f(x) = 0.08x, when x and f(x) are measured in miles. Find the rate of change of elevation at x = 2.

Answer 1

take derivative 0.08x

Answer 2

I got it, i got the answer to be .08 as rate of change, and change in elevation is .16 mi

Answer 3

no, it is .08 constant through out

Answer 4

what does that mean

Answer 5

so its just .08 mi as answeR?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

since " i got the answer to be .08 as rate of change" it does not depend on x

Answer 9

In case it's not clear:
\[y=mx+b\]m is the slope (rate of change) and b is the y-intercept. In your question,
\[y=(0.08)x+0\]
The rate of change, regardless of the value of x, will be 0.08 since the slope doesn't change on a line.