Using this equation, f(3) = 23.
In order to find the value of f(3), we need to take the f(x) equation and put 3 everywhere we see x. Then we follow the order of operations to solve. So, let's start with the original.
f(x) = 2x^2 + 5sqrt(x - 2)
Now place 3 in for each x.
f(3) = 2(3)^2 + 5sqrt(3 - 2)
Now square the 3.
f(3) = 2(9) + 5 sqrt(3 - 2)
Do the subtraction inside of the parenthesis.
f(3) = 2(9) + 5sqrt(1)
Take the square root
f(3) = 2(9) + 5(1)
Multiply.
f(3) = 18 + 5
And add.
f(3) = 23
We add up all those numbers (excluding 30) and divide by the number of numbers (9). This results in 78.8 (round up to 79).
79-74 = 5. So the mean has increased by 5 points. (C)
Rate of change <span>a </span>rate<span> that describes how one quantity </span>changes<span> in relation to another quantity. It is also called the slope. To calculate the rate of change in temperature, we use the expression:
Rate of change = change in temperature / change in time
</span>Rate of change = -25.5 / 1.5
Rate of change = -17 °C / min
The negative sign signifies a drop in temperature per minute.
