Answer: 
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Average rate of change is the slope (m) between the two coordinates (-1, -1) and (1, -2).



Answer:



Step-by-step explanation:
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Which equals 

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Divide both sides by 2


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Divide both sides by 2


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Divide both sides by -2


Divide both sides by 2

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Divide both sides by 2

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Hence, the equations with the required solution are:



ANSWER: The answer is c) -5 and a very happy birthday to you