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If f(x)= 17- x^2 what is the average rate of change if f(x) over the interval [1,5]

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on usa test prep its y=2x^3

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Average rate of change is (f(5) - f(1))/(5 - 1) = ((17 - (5)^2) - (17 - (1)^2)/4 = ((17 - 25) - (17 - 1))/4 = (-8 - 16)/4 = -24/4 = -6
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