Compute the average rate of change of f from x1 to x2. Round your answer to two decimal places whenappropriate. Interpret your result graphically.f(x) = , x1= 1 and x2= 3

Question

A. 0.58; the slope of the line passing through (1, f(1)) and (3, f(3)) is 0.58.
B. 0.71; the slope of the line passing through (1, f(1)) and (3, f(3)) is 0.71.
C. -0.71; the slope of the line passing through (1, f(1)) and (3, f(3)) is -0.71.
D. -0.58; the slope of the line passing through (1, f(1)) and (3, f(3)) is -0.58.

Answer 1

Answer: B