Question

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

Answer 1

THe short and sweet answer is that both x=-1 and x=1 have the sme Y values

Answer 2

look at the definition of average rate of change

Answer 3

Thank you so much!!

Answer 4

i hope you understand