Answer:
a. 10.2 in²/in
10.02 in²/in
b. 10 in²/in
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of a square is given by the following function:
The average rate of change between two points a and b is:
a. For x = 5 and 5.2:
For x = 5 and 5.02
b. The instantaneous rate of change in area with respect to x is given by:
For x = 5