Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.5 The Dot Product - 8.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 637: 47

Answer

$12$

Work Step by Step

1. Given $f(x)=x^3-5x^2+27$, we have $f(-3)=(-3)^3-5(-3)^2+27=-45$ and $f(2)=(2)^3-5(2)^2+27=15$ 2. The average rate of change is $\frac{f(2)-f(-3)}{2+3}=\frac{15+45}{5}=12$
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