Question

Find the average rate of change of f(x) = 2x-1 from x=0 to x=1

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

Av. rate of change = [(f(x2) -f(x1)]/[x2 -x1]

x2=1, x1=0

f(x) = 2x-1

f(x2)= 2*1-1=1

f(x1)=2*0 - 1= -1

Av. rate of change = [(1 - (-1)]/[1-0] = 2