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OpenStudy (torvela):

If x represents time, the average rate of change of the function f(x) in the first two seconds is _______.

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OpenStudy (torvela):

@TheSmartOne

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

Use the slope formula \(\Large\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\)

OpenStudy (torvela):

Do i start by finding the slope?

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

Yes, "average rate of change" means slope

OpenStudy (torvela):

ok

OpenStudy (torvela):

2 over 5?

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

No. Use the points (0,50) and (2,100)

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ok

OpenStudy (torvela):

50 over 2?

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

Yes. What is 50 divided by 2?

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25

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That's it

OpenStudy (torvela):

oh thanks! I thought i had to do something else for it that required the y and y1 thing

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

:)

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