Average Rate of Change (EOC)

Average Rate of Change (EOC)

Example 1:

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A function is shown.

f(x) = 50,900(1.03)^x

To the nearest whole number, what is the average rate of change of the function over the interval from x = 0 to x = 15?

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A function is shown.

f(x) = 52,900(2.15)^x

To the nearest whole number, what is the average rate of change of the function over the interval from x = 1 to x = 3?

Example 2

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What was the average rate of change in the bounce height as drop height changed from 30 inches to 70 inches?

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What was the average rate of change in the bounce height as drop height changed from 40 inches to 80 inches?

Multiple Choice

In which interval did the car have the greatest rate of change in distance traveled?

• 10.6 to 19.3 seconds

• 19.3 to 27.5 seconds

• 27.5 to 40.1 seconds

• 40.1 to 68.2 seconds

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The value of the computer decreased exponentially throughout the five-year period. What was the average annual amount of decrease (in dollars per year) over the two-year interval from t = 2 to t = 4?