A lab rat is escaping, and its position is given by f(t).  Once f(t) is greater than or equal to 5 the rat will be free. Suppose that f(4.5) = 4.6, the derivative of f(t) at t= 4.5 is equal to 5.  Approximately when will the rat be free?

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A lab rat is escaping, and its position is given by f(t).  Once f(t) is greater than or equal to 5 the rat will be free.

Suppose that f(4.5) = 4.6, the derivative of f(t) at t= 4.5 is equal to 5.  Approximately when will the rat be free?

 

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