Question

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Use the table below to answer this question:

x y
−3 −3
0 3
1 5



Find the average rate of change for the given function from x = −3 to x = 1.

2
−3
−1
−2

Answer 1

Table

x y
-3 -3
0 3
1 5

change on y 5 - ( -3) 5 + 3 8
Rate of change = --------------------- = ------------- = --------- = ---- = 2
change on x 1 - ( -3) 1 + 3 4

Answer: 2