The table of values represents a polynomial function f(x). How much greater is the average rate of change over the interval [5, 7] than the interval [2, 4] ?

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Bubaya · Answer 1 · 2020-11-17T21:38:31+0000

Answer:

336

Explanation:

The average rate of change is Δy/Δx.

On the interval [5, 7]:

(1469 - 549) / (7 - 5) = 460

On the interval of [2, 4]:

(287 - 39) / (4 - 2) = 124

The difference is:

460 - 124

336