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Fifth Year maths · F.5 · Functions

Find the average rate of change

Find the change in f divided by the change in x.

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  1. Find the average rate of change of f(x) = −x² + 5x between x = 2 and x = 5.

    Answer: -2

  2. Find the average rate of change of f(x) = −x² + 6x between x = −3 and x = −2.

    Answer: 11

  3. Find the average rate of change of f(x) = −2x² + 3x between x = 2 and x = 4.

    Answer: -9

Tip: Find the change in f divided by the change in x.

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