Question

Two students in your class, Hunter and Maggie, are disputing a function. Hunter says that for the function, between x = -2 and x = 2, the average rate of change is 0. Maggie says that for the function, between x = -2 and x = 2, the graph goes up through a turning point, and then back down. Explain how Hunter and Maggie can both be correct, using complete sentences.

Answer 1

Please Help!

Answer 2

I'll give you whatever you want. This is my first time one here so you'll have to show me how.

Like best answer or whatever.... Thanks!

Answer 3

All that matters for the avg rate of change to be zero, is that the the y value at x=-2 is the same as the y-value at x=2.

Answer 4

Oh okay! Thank you so much! And thanks for the reply!