Question

Use the graph to determine which one of the three statements is a lie.

1) The average rate of change between (0,4) is positive

2) The average rate of change between (-3,4) is negative

3) The average rate of change between (0,4) is 3/4

Answer 1

• 2) The average rate of change between (-3,4) is negative

Explanation:

The answer options

1) The average rate of change between (0,4) is positive

• Correct. The function is increasing in same interval.

2) The average rate of change between (-3,4) is negative

• Incorrect. The average rate of change is zero in same interval

3) The average rate of change between (0,4) is 3/4

• Correct. (0-(-3))/(4-0) = 3/4