Question

Given f(x) = 17-X^2,
what is the average rate of change in f(x) over the interval [1, 5]?

Answer 1

-6, A

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:6

Explanation:

Rate of change- differentiate the equation

f’(x)= 2x

Average over interval [1,5] - Find rate of change when x=1 and when x=5. Add them and divide by 2

F’(1)=2(1)

F’(1)=2

F’(5)=2(5)

F’(5)=10

Avg. =(2+10)/2

=12/2

=6