Question

This table shows values that represent an exponential function.what is the average rate of change for this function for the interval from x=1 to x=3

X Y
0. -1
1. -2
2. -5
3. -10
4. -17
5. -26
6. -37

Answer 1

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

The average rate of change is given by ...

m = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)

m = (-10 -(-2))/(3 -1) = -8/2 = -4

The average rate of change on the interval [1, 3] is -4.