How do you find the average rate of change of f(x)=-3x^2+2 between [-3,5]?

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Alan P.
Oct 13, 2015

Average rate of change = -6

Explanation:

Average rate of change = (Delta f(x))/(Delta x)

For the given case, average rate of change

color(white)("XXXX")=(f(5) - f(-3))/(5-(-3))

color(white)("XXXX")=((-73)-(-25))/8 = (-48)/8 = -6

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