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Two students in your class, Wilson and Alexis, are disputing a function. Wilson says that for the function, between x = -1 and x = 1, the average rate of change is 0. Alexis says that for the function, between x = -1 and x = 1, the graph goes up through a turning point, and then back down. Explain how Wilson and Alexis can both be correct, using complete sentences.

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PLEASE HELP ILL GIVE A MEDAL

Two students in your class, Wilson and Alexis, are disputing a function. Wilson says that for the function, between x = -1 and x = 1, the average rate of change is 0. Alexis says that for the function, between x = -1 and x = 1, the graph goes up through a turning point, and then back down. Explain how Wilson and Alexis can both be correct, using complete sentences.

solomonzelman · Answer

The function they are disputing is not mentioned. They can be talking about different functions, and each one of them can be correct as regards to his own function.

solomonzelman · Answer

Or, if x=0 is the vertex (of a parabola, for example)

anonymous · Answer

ok, can you really quickly give me an example just so i can understand a little better

solomonzelman · Answer

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