Quiz 2

Directions: You may use the textbook, your notes, and a calculator, but no other online
resources. You may not work with anyone else on your first attempt. Show all work on
each question.
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1. Find the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥) = at the point x = 2 using the limit definition of
4−𝑥
derivative. Show your work.

2. Sketch the graph of the derivative of the function shown in the graph below.
 3. Find the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥) = 5 + 2𝑥 − 𝑥 2 using the limit definition of derivative.
Show your work.

4. Melissa is writing an essay for one of her classes. The table below shows how
many words she has written (𝑊(𝑡)) after t minutes. Use the information in the
table to estimate the value of 𝑊′(90). Include units. What does that mean in this
context?
𝑡 0 30 60 90 120 180
𝑊(𝑡) 0 100 250 425 575 700