The average rate of change of a function from to is

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

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The average rate of change of a function ff from x=1x=1 to x=5x=5 is (a) f′(1)f'(1) (b) f(1)−f(5)5−1\dfrac{f(1)-f(5)}{5-1} (c) f(5)−f(1)5−1\dfrac{f(5)-f(1)}{5-1} (d) f(5)−f(1)5\dfrac{f(5)-f(1)}{5}

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