AP Precalculuseasymcq1 pt

The average rate of change of a function f over [a, b] is

A.(f(b) − f(a))/(b − a)
B.f(b) − f(a)
C.(f(b) + f(a))/(b − a)
D.(b − a)/(f(b) − f(a))

Explanation

Core Concept

Average rate of change is the slope of the secant line.

Correct Answer

A(f(b) − f(a))/(b − a)

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