College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 270: 45

Answer

The average rate of change is 2.

Work Step by Step

f(-1)=3(-1)$^2$-(-1) f(-1)=3+1=4 f(2)=3(2)$^2$-(2) f(2)=12-2=10 m=$\frac{10-4}{2-(-1)}$ m=$\frac{6}{3}$ m=2
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