Question

I NEED HELP! PLEASE ! IT'S URGENT! THANKS!

Answer 1

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

-50, which is choice A

Discussion:

Let f(x) = -x^3 + 24x^2 - 179x + 495

Then f(5) = 75 and f(2) = 225. So the average rate of change is

( f(5) - f(2) ) / (5 -2 ) = (75 - 225) /(5 -2) = -150/3 = -50

which is choice A

Regards,

MrB