A bicyclist is riding on a path modeled by the function f(x) = .04(8x-x^2), where x and f(x) are measured in miles. Find the rate of change of elevation when x =2

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Rate of change is just the derivative, f'(x) = .32 - .08x; therefore, f'(2) = .32 - .16 = .16 miles.