Given the function, f (x) = x^2-3, calculate the average rate of change of the function from x=1 to x=3

A. - 2

B. 4

C. 8

D. - 12

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Anastasia Underwood

13 March, 14:09

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Turner Barrett · Answer 1

Rate of change (m) = (f (3) - f (1)) / (3-1)

m = (6 - - 2) / (3-1)

m = 8/2

m = 4

Given the function, f (x) = x^2-3, calculate the average rate of change of the function from x=1 to x=3A. - 2B. 4C. 8D. - 12