Carlos has taken an initial dose of a prescription medication. The function M gives the amount of medication, in milligrams, in Carlos's bloodstream after t hours.What is the best interpretation for the following statement?M′(5)=−1Choose 1 answer:(A) After 5 hours, Carlos's weight is decreasing by 1 milligram per hour.(B) After 5 hours, the amount of medication is decreasing by 1 milligram per minute.(C) After 5 hours, the amount of medication is decreasing by 1 milligram per hour.(D) After 5 hours, Carlos is missing 1 milligram of medication in his bloodstream.
Q. Carlos has taken an initial dose of a prescription medication. The function M gives the amount of medication, in milligrams, in Carlos's bloodstream after t hours.What is the best interpretation for the following statement?M′(5)=−1Choose 1 answer:(A) After 5 hours, Carlos's weight is decreasing by 1 milligram per hour.(B) After 5 hours, the amount of medication is decreasing by 1 milligram per minute.(C) After 5 hours, the amount of medication is decreasing by 1 milligram per hour.(D) After 5 hours, Carlos is missing 1 milligram of medication in his bloodstream.
Interpretation of M′(5)=−1:M′(5)=−1 indicates the rate of change of the medication amount in Carlos's bloodstream at 5 hours. Since it's negative, it means the amount is decreasing.
Unit of Rate of Change: The unit for the rate of change is milligrams per hour, as the function M is given in milligrams and t is in hours.
Correct Interpretation: Therefore, the correct interpretation is that after 5 hours, the amount of medication is decreasing by 1 milligram per hour.
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