Question

Please help! Calculate the average rate of change for the given function, from x = 1 to x = 4.

1) 1/2

2) -1/2

3) -2

4) 2

Answer 1

4) 2

Explanation:

The average rate of change is ...

(f(4) -f(1))/(4 -1) = (10 -4)/3 = 6/3 = 2