Find the Average of the Function $f ( x ) = 9 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x$

question 21

Short Answer

Find the average of the function $f ( x ) = 9 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x$ over $[ 0,8 ]$ .

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Definitions:

Nausea-producing Drug

A medication that induces the sensation of wanting to vomit as a side effect.

Aversive Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual's behavior is modified by pairing an unwanted stimulus with a specific response to create an aversion to that behavior.

Behavior Modification

The use of learning techniques, such as reinforcement or punishment, to change or mold behavior towards a desired outcome.

Positive Reinforcers

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