Question

x y
1 10
3 4
5 -2
find the average rate of change for the given function from x=3 to x=5

A. -6
B. -3
C. 3
D. 6

Answer 1

The average rate is \[\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1} \]

Answer 2

\(x_1\) is just a notation for the 1st x-value, and \(y_1\) is its corresponding y-value.
\(x_2\) is the notation for the 2nd x-value, and \(y_2\) is its corresponding y-value

Answer 3

I got B, answer is B

Answer 4

yes it turns out to be B