Question

Two students in your class, Hunter and Maggie, are disputing a function. Hunter says that for the function, between x = -2 and x = 2, the average rate of change is 0. Maggie says that for the function, between x = -2 and x = 2, the graph goes up through a turning point, and then back down. Explain how Hunter and Maggie can both be correct, using complete sentences.

Answer 1

@imqwerty

Answer 2

@Mehek14

Answer 3

@TheSmartOne

Answer 4

@johnweldon1993

Answer 5

Ok... so how would I go about writing this? @satellite73

Answer 6

@Directrix Pleeeeeaaaasssseeee help

Answer 7

function is one value at -2
goes up, turns around and comes back down, and is again the same value at 2
so rate of change is zero, but it has a turning point
or use the picture, worth 1000 words

Answer 8

Ok, thanks!! I have to use words though. Can you help me with another question? I will post it.

Answer 9

@satellite73