Given the function h(x) = - x ^ 2 - 4x + 6 determine the average rate of change of the function over the interval - 5

Question

Given the function h(x) = - x ^ 2 - 4x + 6 determine the average rate of change of the function over the interval - 5 <= x <= - 1 .

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

(-5,1), (-1,9)have slope=  8/4=2= average rate of change from -5 to -1

Given the function h(x) = - x ^ 2 - 4x + 6 determine the average rate of change of the function over the interval - 5 <= x <= - 1 .