Using complete sentences, explain how to find the average rate of change for f(x) from x = 4 to x = 7.
equation : f(x) = 3(x-1)^2+24

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Using complete sentences, explain how to find the average rate of change for f(x) from x = 4 to x = 7.
equation : f(x) = 3(x-1)^2+24

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

f(x) = 3(x-1)^2+24

f(4) = 3(4-1)^2+24 ... replace every x with 4

f(4) = ???

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

do the same for x = 7 to compute f(7)

then you compute this expression to get the answer

$$\Large \frac{f(7)-f(4)}{7-4}$$

kaylaprincess · Answer

alright thank you, question, 
when i square the binomial, do i just make it :(4-1)(4-1) 
or actually square it?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

I would do the stuff inside the parenthesis first, then square the result

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

ex: 

(10-7)^2 = 3^2 = 9

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

I'm following PEMDAS

kaylaprincess · Answer

oh yes of course, okay thank you

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no problem