SOLUTION: Need help with a rate of change of function problem. G(x)=x^3-2x+1
From -3 to -2
From -1 to 1
From 1 to 3 I'm just not sure how to set these problems up, and how to work them!
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From -3 to -2
From -1 to 1
From 1 to 3 I'm just not sure how to set these problems up, and how to work them!
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Question 598616: Need help with a rate of change of function problem. G(x)=x^3-2x+1
From -3 to -2
From -1 to 1
From 1 to 3 I'm just not sure how to set these problems up, and how to work them! Hope you can help! Thank you! Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Need help with a rate of change of function problem. G(x)=x^3-2x+1
From -3 to -2
From -1 to 1
From 1 to 3
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G(x)=x^3-2x+1
From -3 to -2
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Find G(-3) & G(-2)
G(-3) = (-3)^3 - 2*(-3) + 1 = -27 + 6 + 1 = -20
G(-2) = (-2)^3 - 2*(-2) + 1 = -8 + 4 + 1 = -3
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ROC = (-3 - (-20))/(-2 - (-3))
= 17/1
= 17
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Do the others the same way.
