SOLUTION: derive the equation for the average rate of change for the function tan x.

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Question 407665: derive the equation for the average rate of change for the function tan x.
Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The derivative of tan x is equal to (this can be shown by the quotient rule). However the average rate of change between two points a and b is simply given by

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