(Average) Rate of Change Flashcard

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Average Rate of Change is also known as...

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slope

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Use the graph to calculate the rate of change.

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^-1/₃

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A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hours, he is at an altitude of 700 feet. What is the average rate of change?

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75 feet per hour

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Find the rate of change on 20 ≤ x ≤ 40.

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1/5

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Which statement below accurately represents the graph? Look closely at all options before selecting one.

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$500 is earned for every 8 hours worked

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What is the formula for calculating the average rate of change?

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(f(b) - f(a)) / (b - a)

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If a function is linear, what does its average rate of change represent?

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The slope of the line.

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What does a positive average rate of change indicate about a function?

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The function is increasing.

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What does a negative average rate of change indicate about a function?

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The function is decreasing.

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In the context of a graph, what does the slope represent?

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The rate of change between two points.