Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A function ff is represented by two straight-line segments that meet at the point (3,5)(3,5). One segment has slope 22 for x<3x<3, and the other has slope −1-1 for x>3x>3. Which statement best describes f′(3)f'(3)? a) f′(3)=2f'(3)=2 because the slope of the segment to the left of x=3x=3 is 22 b) f′(3)f'(3) is undefined because the slopes from the left and right are different c) f′(3)=12f'(3)=\dfrac12 because the derivative at the corner should be the average of the two slopes d) f′(3)=−1f'(3)=-1 because the slope of the segment to the right of x=3x=3 is −1-1

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