Math Problem Statement

Match the following quantities to the graph: (a) f(4), (b) f(4) - f(2), (c) (f(5) - f(2)) / (5 - 2), (d) f'(3).

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and the quantities labeled as I, II, III, and IV to match them with the given expressions in the dropdown list.

The expressions in the dropdowns are:

  1. f(4)f(4)
  2. f(4)f(2)f(4) - f(2)
  3. f(5)f(2)52\frac{f(5) - f(2)}{5 - 2} (This is the average rate of change from x=2x = 2 to x=5x = 5)
  4. f(3)f'(3) (This is the derivative at x=3x = 3, which gives the slope of the tangent line at that point)

Analyzing the graph:

  1. Label I: This appears to be the vertical distance from the curve to the tangent line at x=4x = 4, which looks like it corresponds to f(4)f(4).

  2. Label II: This vertical distance seems to be the difference between f(4)f(4) and f(2)f(2), which corresponds to f(4)f(2)f(4) - f(2).

  3. Label III: This large vertical distance from the curve to the x-axis at x=4x = 4 looks like the value f(4)f(4), but more specifically, it's referencing f(4)f(4), not just a difference, so it could match f(3)f'(3).

  4. Label IV: This looks like the horizontal difference from x=4x = 4 to x=5x = 5, which represents the rate of change or slope between these points. So, this is likely f(5)f(2)52\frac{f(5) - f(2)}{5 - 2}.

Matching:

  • f(4)f(4) (a) matches Label I
  • f(4)f(2)f(4) - f(2) (b) matches Label II
  • f(5)f(2)52\frac{f(5) - f(2)}{5 - 2} (c) matches Label IV
  • f(3)f'(3) (d) matches Label III

Would you like further details or clarifications on these explanations?

Here are 5 related questions that could help you practice more:

  1. What is the geometric meaning of the derivative f(x)f'(x)?
  2. How do you calculate the average rate of change between two points on a function?
  3. How would you graphically interpret the difference f(x1)f(x2)f(x_1) - f(x_2)?
  4. Why is the slope of the tangent line important in calculus?
  5. How can you use secant lines to estimate a derivative?

Tip: The derivative at a point gives you the slope of the tangent line to the curve at that point, which is a key concept in calculus.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Derivatives
Rates of Change
Secant Lines
Tangent Lines

Formulas

f(4)
f(4) - f(2)
(f(5) - f(2)) / (5 - 2)
f'(x) = slope of the tangent line at x

Theorems

Rate of Change Formula: (f(b) - f(a)) / (b - a)
Derivative as the Slope of the Tangent Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 or College-level Calculus