The average rate of change of a function f(x) on the interval [a,b] is given by:
f(b) - f(a)
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b-a
In this specific case, a=2 and b = 3.
f(2) = -3 and f(3) = -1.
Thus, the average rate of change here of f(x) on the interval [2,3] is:
-1 - (- 3) 2
------------- = ------------- = 2 (answer)
3-2 1
Answer:
$45.22
Step-by-step explanation:
The number of miles per gallon can be represented by the ratio:

Since we know the unit rate of 26 miles per gallon of gas, we can set up a proportion, or equivalent ratios, to find the number of gallons needed for 420 miles:
, where 'x' is the number of gallons of gas
cross-multiply and divide: 26x = 420 or x ≈ 16.15 gallons
If gas is $2.80 per gallon, take the total number of gallons needed and multiply by $2.80:
16.15 x $2.80 = $45.22
Answer:
a. −5x−1
b. 11x−1
Step-by-step explanation: