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Given the function f(x) = 3x - 3, explain how to find the average rate of change between x = 0 and x = 5.

User Jongosi
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Answer:

  • 3

Explanation:

Find f(0):

  • f(0) = 3*0 - 3 = - 3

Find f(5):

  • f(5) = 3*5 - 3 = 12

Average rate of change:

  • (12 - (-3))/(5 - 0) =
  • 15/5 =
  • 3
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