Find the Average Rate of Change of the Function Over $$y = x ^ { 2 } + 9 x , [ 1,8 ]$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find the average rate of change of the function over the given interval.
- $$y = x ^ { 2 } + 9 x , [ 1,8 ]$$

• A) \(\frac { 136 } { 7 }\)
• B) 18
• C) 17
• D) \(\frac { 63 } { 4 }\)

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