SOLUTION: Consider the linear function g(x)=-3^x−2. Simplify . Reduce fractions, if any. Do not use decimals. Find Determine the average rate of change from 2 to 5.

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Question 1107291: Consider the linear function g(x)=-3^x−2.
Simplify . Reduce fractions, if any. Do not use decimals.
Find Determine the average rate of change from 2 to 5.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you mean, g%28x%29=-3x-2 then,
g%282%29=-3%282%29-2=-6-2=-8
G%285%29=-3%285%29-2=-15-2=-17
So then,
ARC=%28g%285%29-g%282%29%29%2F%285-2%29=%28-17-%28-8%29%29%2F3=-9%2F3=-3
The average rate of change for a linear function is equal to the slope of the linear function.
In this case,m=-3