Question

what formula is needed to locate the average rate of change for f(x)=x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 6. Locate the average rate of change when x = -2 and x = 2.

Answer 1

Just plug in x as -2 and 2?
2
8+8-10-6 = 0
-2
-8+8+10-6 = 4
Average rate of change is 0 and 4?

Answer 2

4?

Answer 3

Calculus, right?

Answer 4

algebra ii

Answer 5

Is f(x) the actual rate of change equation?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

i have 3 minutes left, so please help me out!

Answer 8

He did.

Answer 9

the answer is 4?

Answer 10

He gave you two answers.

Answer 11

I am pretty sure you were only required to plug in the stated information which was given, if not then I apologize for any error.

Answer 12

i just really need to get this right.

Answer 13

and i am completely confused with all of these questions

Answer 14

Oh, try Aice Math, the confusion with explode beyond explanation. I shall help as much as possible, I am currently doing some easy Physics homework, so won't bother me too much.

Answer 15

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