Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions and Change - 1.2 Rate of Change - Exercises and Problems for Section 1.2 - Exercises and Problems - Page 17: 23

Answer

$24.5.$

Work Step by Step

General formula for average rate of change from $a$ to $b$: $\frac{f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}.$ Hence here: $\frac{T_2-T_1}{t_2-t_1}=\frac{45-(-4)}{32-30}=\frac{49}{2}=24.5.$
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