OpenStax, Precalculus 2e §12.4 Derivatives · Example 7 · Algebra · Expressions

Interpreting a Derivative in Context

A car leaves an intersection. The distance it travels in miles is given by the function $f (t),$ where $t$ represents hours. Explain the following notations:

ⓐ $f (0) = 0$
ⓑ $f^{^{'}} (1) = 60$
ⓒ $f (1) = 70$
ⓓ $f (2.5) = 150$

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