Question

Consider the function `f(x)=3x^3–2x` on the interval [–4, 4], how do you find the average or mean slope of the function on this interval?

Answer 1

The mean slope of `f(x)` on `[a,b]` is:

`(f(b)-f(a))/(b-a)`

So, for the question here, find:

`(f(4)-f(-4))/(4-(-4))`