For which interval is the average rate of change of f (x) negative?

f (x)

2+

4

-3-2

1 2

+

3

4

+

5

→

X

O

O

from x = - 4 to x = - 1

from x = - 3 to x = 3

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Mathematics

Regan

23 February, 14:56

For which interval is the average rate of change of f (x) negative?

f (x)

2+

4

-3-2

1 2

+

3

4

+

5

→

X

O

O

from x = - 4 to x = - 1

from x = - 3 to x = 3

+2

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Cora Washington · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In order of the greatest slope to the lowest slope, the order of the functions is 1, 2, 4 and 3. That is,

1. f (x) = x² + 3x

2. f (x) = 3x - 8

4. f (x) = x² - 5

3. f (x) = x² - 2x

For which interval is the average rate of change of f (x) negative?f (x)2+4-3-21 2+34+5→XOOfrom x = - 4 to x = - 1from x = - 3 to x = 3

For which interval is the average rate of change of f (x) negative?

f (x)

2+

4

-3-2

1 2

+

3

4

+

5

→

X

O

O

from x = - 4 to x = - 1

from x = - 3 to x = 3