9.3 × 107 would be the scientific notation
Answer:
b=4
Step-by-step explanation:
So, we have the function
. We need to find b such that the average rate of change or the slope is -1/8 between the intervel [2, b]. First, let's find f(2).
f(2) = 1/(2) = 1/2
So, we have the point (2, 1/2)
At point b, f(b) = 1/b.
Let's plug this into the slope formula:

Now, we just need to solve for b. First, let's multiply both the numerator and denominator by b (to get rid of the annoying fraction in the numerator).

Now, cross multiply.


Solve for b. Factor using the numbers -4 and -2.

Thus, b=4 or b=2.
However, b=2 is not a possible solution since the interval [2,2] means nothing. Thus, b=4.
No.
Any number you can write completely is a rational number.
Any number with a repeating decimal fraction is also a rational number.
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Any number that goes on forever without repeating is an irrational number. These are usually represented symbolically (because they cannot be written "exactly" any other way). These include such numbers as √2, π, e, ∛(-4), and an infinite number of others.