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Algebra Flashcards: Average Rate Of Change

Study Average Rate Of Change in Algebra with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify what f(x2)−f(x1)x2−x1\frac{f(x_2)-f(x_1)}{x_2-x_1} represents on the graph of y=f(x)y=f(x).

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ANSWER

Slope of the secant line through (x1,f(x1))(x_1,f(x_1)) and (x2,f(x2))(x_2,f(x_2)). This formula gives the slope of the secant line.

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The value of a used laptop (in dollars) is modeled by V(t)=900−80tV(t)=900-80t, where tt is the number of years since purchase. What is the average rate of change of V(t)V(t) from t=2t=2 to t=5t=5, and what does the sign mean?
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