For the Linear Function $f ( x ) = 5 - 5 x$

question 97

Essay

For the linear function $f ( x ) = 5 - 5 x$ , find the average rate of change between $x = a$ and $x = a + h$ . Show that the average rate of change is the same as the slope of the line.

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