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What is the average rate of change between x = -1 and x = 1?


x y

-1 5

0 1

1 -1

3 1


A

-3


B

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C

-1/3


D

-4

User Barsju
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Answer:

  • A. -3

Explanation:

Average rate of change between x = -1 and x = 1

Corresponding pairs are:

  • (-1, 5) and (1, -1)

Rate of change:

  • (-1 - 5)/(1 - (-1)) =
  • -6/2 =
  • -3

Correct choice is A

User Balaji Sekar
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