D would be the answer.Since you are adding the sum first hence the parentheses.
Answer:

General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
<u>Algebra I</u>
- Average Rate of Change:

Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
Interval -1 ≤ x ≤ 3
a = -1, b = 3
f(a) = f(-1) = 4
f(b) = f(3) = -4
<u>Step 2: Find Average</u>
- Substitute in variables [ARC]:

- Substitute:

- [Fraction] Subtract/Add:

- [Fraction] Divide:

B is the answer your welcome
Answer:
0.5 or 1/2
Step-by-step explanation: Use the slope formula: y2 - y1 / x2 - x1
0 - (-2) / -5 - (-9)
2 / 4
= 0.5 or 1/2