1 Nov 2021
Problem 48a
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Section 2.6: Derivatives and Rates of Change
Chapter 2: Limits and Derivatives
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1 Nov 2021
Given information
The number of bacteria after hours in a controlled laboratory experiment is .
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The derivative is the instantaneous rate of change of with respect to .
Since, is the number of bacteria, thus represents the rate of growth of number of bacteria at time .
Therefore, is the rate of growth of number of bacteria at time hours.