SOLUTION: For the function, find the average rate of change of f from 1 to x. [f(x) - f(1)] / x-1 x does not equal 1.

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Question 55710: For the function, find the average rate of change of f from 1 to x.
[f(x) - f(1)] / x-1
x does not equal 1.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the average rate of change of f from 1 to x.
[f(x) - f(1)] / x-1
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The average rate of change from 1 to x is [f(1)-f(x)]/[1-x]
f(1)=[f(1)-f(1)]//(1-1) which is undefined.
So you cannot figure out the average rate of change.
Cheers,
Stan H.