Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 10 - Section 10.4 - Average Rate of Change - Exercises - Page 731: 18

Answer

20.5

Work Step by Step

Given the interval [3,4] f(4)=$3(4^{2})-\frac{4}{2}$=46 f(3)=$3(3^{2})-\frac{3}{2}$=25.5 The average rate of change of f(x) over the interval [3,4] $\frac{f(4)−f(3)}{4−3}=46-25.5=20.5$
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