Question

Find the average rate of change for the given function from x = 1 to x = 2.

Select one:
a. −2
b. -1/2
c. 1/2
d. 2

Answer 1

d. 2

Explanation:

The average rate of change is found from ...

... (f(x2) -f(x1))/(x2 -x1) = (5 - 3)/(2 -1) = 2/1 = 2