Question

The function y=f(x) is graphed below. What is the average rate of change of the function f(x) on the interval −6≤x≤6

Answer 1

The required average rate of change is given by:

`(f(6)-f(-6))/(6-(-6))=(-2-10)/(6+6)=(-12)/(12)=-1`

Therefore, the required average rate of change is -1