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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

Respuesta :

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

m = (6 - -2)/(3-1)
m = 8/2
m = 4