Question

Calculate the average rate of change from x = −2 to x = 1 of the function below. f(x) = x2 + 5x − 12

First, find the change in y by evaluating the function at −2 and 1:
f(−2) = _________
f(1) = ___________
The change in y is .__________

Choices for the change in y are: - 24,  - 12,  - 16,  24

Answer 1

-18

-6

-12

-3

4

Edge 2022

Answer 2

• f(−2) = ____-18_____
• f(1) = ____-6_______

• The change in y is ._____-12_____

• Now find the change in x.
• The change in x is -3

• The average rate of change of
• f(x) = x2 + 5x −−12 from
• x = −2 to x = 1 is 4

Explanation:

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