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Estimate the instantaneous rate of change at the point indicated. (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
y(x) =
1/ x + 2; x = 2
8 years ago

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Reiny
I assume you want dy/dx

y = 1/x + 2
dy/dx = -1/x^2
when x = 2
dy/dx = -1/4
8 years ago

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