Consider the function : f(x)=2x^2−2x^3+2⋅3x Find the average slope of this function on the interval (2,8) By the Mean Value Theorem, we know there exists a c in the open interval (2,8) such that f′(c) is equal to this mean slope. Find the value of c in the interval which works:

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Consider the function : f(x)=2x^2−2x^3+2⋅3x

Find the average slope of this function on the interval (2,8)

By the Mean Value Theorem, we know there exists a c in the open interval (2,8) such that f′(c) is equal to this mean slope. Find the value of c in the interval which works:

 

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