Find the Average Rate of Change for the Function Over $y = x ^ { 2 } + 8 x$

question 84

Multiple Choice

Find the average rate of change for the function over the given interval.
- $y = x ^ { 2 } + 8 x$ between $x = 7$ and $x = 9$

• A) \(\frac { 16 } { 3 }\)
• B) 24
• C) \(\frac { 153 } { 2 }\)
• D) 17

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